How to travel from Bayonne to Valence, France

The distance between Bayonne and Valence is around 682km (424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

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

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance727km (452 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Valence

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Valence by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Bayonne and Valence is around 682km (424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Bayonne and Valence by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Valence. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and Valence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bayonne and Valence. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bayonne and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 20m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Bayonne and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Bayonne and Valence. The distance is around 727km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Bayonne to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Valence

Transport options from Bayonne to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2hrs
€175($175)
every 20 mins682km (424 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€220($220)
every 20 mins723km (450 miles)
Train
6h 60m
€150($150)
every 20 mins783km (487 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 20m
€40($40)
once daily748km (465 miles)
Bus to Valence10h 30m
€81($81)
once daily861km (535 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€130($130)
on demand727km (452 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