Saint-Étienne to Nîmes by train
Nîmes lies 178 km (110 mi) south of Saint-Étienne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 5 min at the speeds typical of France rail, over roughly 217 km (135 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Saint-Étienne | Nîmes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 176,280 | 148,236 |
| Elevation | 529 m (1,736 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Gare de Saint-Étienne-Châteaucreux, Gare de Saint-Étienne-La Terrasse, Gare de Saint-Etienne-Bellevue | Gare de Nîmes, Saint-Césaire station |
| Postal codes | 42000–42969 CEDEX 9 | 30000–30975 CEDEX 9 |
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Common questions
How far is Nîmes from Saint-Étienne?
178 km (110 mi) in a straight line, south of Saint-Étienne; by road roughly 217 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint-Étienne to Nîmes by train?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint-Étienne and Nîmes?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.