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How to take the train from Marseille to Nimes

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Marseille to Nîmes / Nimes by train

There is a choice of train services when taking a train from Marseille to Nîmes.
The express trains, including the AVE trains heading to Spain that are resuming from July 28th, they can be cheaper too, if you can book ahead of the travel date.
Though when the discounted tickets have sold out, or if you will be booking walk-up tickets at the station, the slightly slower TER trains become the cheaper option.
If you will be making this journey with an InterRail or Eurail pass, you can save €10 by taking the TER trains.

Routes you can take to go from Marseille to Nîmes / Nimes

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

Route Information

Option 1: taking the express trains
Travel Time (approx)

58 min - 1hr 7min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

Intercités:
Mon - Fri = 7 x trains per day
Sat/Sun = 6 x trains per day

AVE:
from July 28th:
Fri - Mon = 1 x train per day

Route Information

Option 2: taking the TER trains
Travel Time (approx)

1hr 20min - 1hr 35min (approx)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

Mon-Fri = 5 x trains per day
Sat/Sun = 4 x trains per day

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