Nice to Nîmes by train
Nîmes lies 234 km (145 mi) west of Nice, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 25 min at the speeds typical of France rail, over roughly 285 km (177 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Nice | Nîmes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 342,669 | 148,236 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Nice-Ville railway station, Nice-Saint-Augustin, Nice CP Station | Gare de Nîmes, Saint-Césaire station |
| Postal codes | 06000–06833 CEDEX 9 | 30000–30975 CEDEX 9 |
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Common questions
How far is Nîmes from Nice?
234 km (145 mi) in a straight line, west of Nice; by road roughly 285 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nice to Nîmes by train?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nice 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 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.