Nîmes to Nice by train
Nice lies 234 km (145 mi) east of Nîmes, 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.
| Nîmes | Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 148,236 | 342,669 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Gare de Nîmes, Saint-Césaire station | Nice-Ville railway station, Nice-Saint-Augustin, Nice CP Station |
| Postal codes | 30000–30975 CEDEX 9 | 06000–06833 CEDEX 9 |
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Common questions
How far is Nice from Nîmes?
234 km (145 mi) in a straight line, east of Nîmes; by road roughly 285 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nîmes to Nice 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 Nîmes and Nice?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.