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Book a train ticket Zurich - Nîmes

Train timetable info Zurich-Nîmes

Travel by train from Zurich to Nîmes. 8 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 59m and the last at 15h 15m, allowing you to cover the 522.86 km distance in as little as 6h 23m.

Cheap train tickets Zurich Nîmes

How much does a train ticket from Zurich to Nîmes cost?

To benefit from the best prices, remember to book your train ticket in advance. When making your booking, you can adjust the dates and times of your departure to travel at the lowest price. Create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be informed of the best deals in advance.

How long does a journey on a train from Zurich to Nîmes take?

You should allow an average of 8h 45m to travel by train from Zurich to Nîmes.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Zurich to Nîmes?

Allow 6h 23m to travel between Zurich and Nîmes on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Zurich to Nîmes each day?

Every day, 8 trains complete the Zurich to Nîmes journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Zurich and Nîmes?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Zurich and Nîmes.

What is the distance between Zurich and Nîmes by train?

The rail connection between Zurich and Nîmes is approximately 522.86 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Nîmes?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the first Zurich to Nîmes train at 5h 59m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Nîmes?

You can also travel later on the last train, leaving Zurich at 15h 15m.

To leave Zurich, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: ZURICH HB, ZURICH ALTSTETTEN.

At Nîmes, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: NIMES CENTRE, NIMES PONT DU GARD.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Nîmes?

Journeys from Zurich to Nîmes are operated by SBB, TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TGV Lyria, Intercités, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI Spain.

What services are offered on board?

Want to travel with OUIGO but your luggage is larger than a cabin bag, or you need to bring another bag? Don’t worry, simply add the additional or XL luggage option for 5 euros when purchasing your OUIGO ESSENTIEL ticket. If you choose OUIGO PLUS, this option is automatically included in your ticket.

If you choose INTERCITÉS, you can enjoy breakfast with various hot or cold drink options, and a pastry. As there is no bar car on INTERCITÉS trains, your breakfast will be served directly at your seat by a host or hostess: there’s no need to get up.

If you travel on TGV INOUI with young children, enjoy the nursery area and its changing table. You can also warm bottles in the bar carriage.

With TGV Lyria, book your train ticket up to 6 months in advance to take advantage of the lowest prices! A journey is something to prepare for, and we are with you every step of the way.

Enjoy on-board catering on your TGV INOUI Spain: log into the Wi-Fi portal and follow the steps to order your meal online. You can then collect it at the bar without queuing.

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Nîmes?

The price of a Zurich – Nîmes train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Zurich to Nîmes thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Nîmes.

Price of a Zurich – Nîmes Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Nîmes, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Zurich to Nîmes with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Zurich to Nîmes at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Nîmes

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Zurich to Nîmes throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Zurich – Nîmes Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Zurich to Nîmes ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Zurich to Nîmes and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Zurich - Nîmes. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Zurich - Nîmes

If you're travelling from Zurich to Nîmes, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Nîmes with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Zurich - Nîmes

To travel from Zurich to Nîmes, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Nîmes by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Zurich - Nîmes allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Zurich - Nîmes

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Nîmes route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

  • Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

    Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.

  • Free Internet on board and in stations

    Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!

  • Enhanced comfort in 1st class

    Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.

  • Transporting your luggage on board the train

    SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.

  • Transporting your bicycle on board the train

    Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.

  • Travelling with your pet

    Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Train timetables Zurich-Nîmes Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 59m 12h 22m 6h 23m SBB, TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 758
  • Basel Sbb
  • 23 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96210
  • Saint-Louis
  • Mulhouse
  • 09 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 5521
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Nimes Centre
6h 32m 14h 37m 8h 05m SBB, TER, OUIGO
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 706
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 19 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96634
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Aix-Les-Bains - Le Revard
  • Chambery - Challes-Les-Eaux
  • Grenoble Universites - Gieres
  • Grenoble
  • Saint-Marcellin
  • Romans - Bourg-De-Peage
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • 58 min
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
    OUIGO 7875
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
6h 58m 16h 33m 9h 35m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, Intercités
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • 1h05
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 12179 - TGV INOUI 9877
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 21 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    Intercités 4764
  • Nimes Centre
7h 32m 15h 27m 7h 55m SBB, TER, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 708
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 50 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96562
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Culoz
  • Virieu-Le-Grand - Belley
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 42 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9826
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
9h 15m 17h 42m 8h 27m SBB, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI Spain, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2064
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 11 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9210
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h04
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI Spain 9715 - TGV INOUI 12337
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
11h 59m 18h 41m 6h 42m SBB, TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 770
  • Basel Sbb
  • 26 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TER 96282
  • Mulhouse
  • 14 min
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 9879
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
13h 32m 21h 38m 8h 06m SBB, TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 720
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 43 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96574
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 48 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9836 - TGV INOUI 12536
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
15h 15m 5h 57m 14h 42m SBB, TGV Lyria, Intercités
Booking
  • Zurich Altstetten
    SBB 2076
  • Dietikon
  • Baden
  • Brugg Ag
  • Frick
  • Stein-Sackingen
  • Moehlin
  • Rheinfelden
  • Basel Sbb
  • 11 min
  • Basel Sbb
    TGV Lyria 9226
  • Mulhouse
  • Dijon
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • 1h19
  • Paris Austerlitz
    Intercités 5741
  • Nimes Centre