How to travel from Arles to Valence, France

The distance between Arles and Valence is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Arles to Valence by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Valence.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 2 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance183km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Valence

There are several options for getting from Arles to Valence by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).

The distance between Arles and Valence is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (88 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Arles and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Valence is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Valence. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arles and Valence with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 45m.

Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Valence. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Arles and Valence. We recommend that you drive to Valence. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Valence. instead which will take 1h 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 Arles and Valence. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Valence

Transport options from Arles to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€120($120)
hourly188km (117 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€25($25)
on demand183km (114 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