How to travel from Alès to Valence, France

The distance between Alès and Valence is around 147km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alès 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.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière and then to Valence Gare Routiere I.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance147km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Valence

There are several options for getting from Alès to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Alès and Valence is around 147km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (69 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Alès and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Valence is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Valence. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Alès and Valence. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Alès and Valence. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche, SNCF Bus and Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA run regular bus services between Alès and Valence. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Alès and Valence. The distance is around 147km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Alès to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Valence

Transport options from Alès to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€75($75)
every 2 hours221km (137 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€16($16)
every 20 mins160km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€27($27)
on demand147km (92 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Alès and Valence

Bus companies

  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche

  • Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA

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