How to travel from Bayeux to Valence, France

The distance between Bayeux and Valence is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bayeux to Valence by train, 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 Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Valence Ville.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance825km (512 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Valence

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Valence by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Bayeux and Valence is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Bayeux and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Bayeux and Valence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 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 Bayeux and Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Bayeux and Valence. The distance is around 825km (512 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Valence

Transport options from Bayeux to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 40m
€315($315)
every 20 mins703km (437 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane4h 30m
€190($190)
every 20 mins806km (501 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 10m
€195($195)
twice daily928km (576 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€135($135)
every 20 mins809km (503 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux8h 35m
€230($230)
once a week960km (596 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€150($150)
on demand825km (512 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