How to travel from Arras to Valence, France

The distance between Arras and Valence is around 664km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arras to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Valence France.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance767km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Valence

There are several options for getting from Arras to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Arras and Valence is around 664km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 616km (383 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Arras and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arras and Valence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Arras and Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Arras and Valence. The distance is around 767km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Valence

Transport options from Arras to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 20m
€185($185)
every 20 mins664km (413 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane2h 50m
€290($290)
every 20 mins724km (450 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane3h 45m
€320($320)
once daily845km (525 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€130($130)
once daily711km (442 miles)
Train via TGV Haute-Picardie4hrs
€365($365)
5 times a week700km (435 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 5m
€67($67)
twice daily841km (523 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€140($140)
on demand767km (476 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