How to travel from Arcachon to Valence, France

The distance between Arcachon and Valence is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arcachon to Valence by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Toulouse and then to Valence France.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance734km (456 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Valence

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Valence by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Arcachon and Valence is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 480km (298 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Arcachon and Valence by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Valence. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean, Nimes and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Valence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Arcachon and Valence. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Valence

Transport options from Arcachon to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 45m
€135($135)
every 20 mins615km (382 miles)
Train to Biarritz, plane3h 55m
€225($225)
every 20 mins864km (537 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€150($150)
every 4 hours783km (487 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 25m
€50($50)
twice daily741km (461 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus9h 55m
€39($39)
4 times a week743km (461 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand734km (456 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