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Cities Near Nîmes

Cities near Nîmes, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Arles, Avignon, Montpellier. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Nîmes, France is Arles, about 17 mi (28 km) away — roughly 33 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Arles17 mi / 28 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Avignon24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Montpellier29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Aix-en-Provence58 mi / 94 km1 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip
Marseille 1559 mi / 95 km1 hr 46 minDrive/railDay trip
Marseille 0966 mi / 106 km1 hr 58 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Béziers67 mi / 107 km2 hrDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Valence80 mi / 129 km1 hr 52 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Narbonne82 mi / 131 km1 hr 54 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
La Seyne-sur-Mer91 mi / 147 km2 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Nîmes

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Arles, Avignon, Montpellier, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille 15. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Nîmes include Arles, Avignon, Montpellier, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille 15. The closest is Arles, about 17 miles (28 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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