Barcelona to Nîmes by train
Nîmes lies 326 km (203 mi) north-east of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 2 min at the speeds typical of Spain and France rail, over roughly 398 km (247 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Barcelona | Nîmes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | France |
| Population | 1.7 million | 148,236 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Gare de Nîmes, Saint-Césaire station |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | 30000–30975 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Nîmes
Crossing from Spain into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Barcelona to Nîmes
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Staying in Nîmes
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Common questions
How far is Nîmes from Barcelona?
326 km (203 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Barcelona; by road roughly 398 km (247 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Nîmes by train?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Nîmes?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Nîmes?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.