How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Valence, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Valence is around 196km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Valence by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ValenceAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance199km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Valence

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Valence is around 196km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Valence is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Valence. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Valence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 3h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Valence. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Valence is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Valence. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Valence. The distance is around 199km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Valence

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
€90($90)
every 4 hours269km (167 miles)
Train to Valence3h 35m
€170($170)
hourly309km (192 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
€15($15)
4 times a week196km (122 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€27($27)
on demand199km (124 miles)

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Airports near Valence

The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Valence
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Valence
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Valence