The distance between Annecy and Valence is around 202km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Annecy 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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Take the train to Valence.
Take the bus to Valence France.
There are several options for getting from Annecy to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 55m. 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 €28 ($28).
The distance between Annecy and Valence is around 202km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Annecy 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 Annecy to Valence is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Valence. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Annecy and Valence with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 3hrs.
Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Valence. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Annecy and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 3h 55m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Valence. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Valence. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Annecy and Valence. The distance is around 209km (130 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 Annecy to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | €130($130) | hourly | 219km (136 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | €16($16) | 5 times a week | 202km (125 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €28($28) | on demand | 209km (130 miles) |
The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.