The distance between Besançon and Valence is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Besançon to Valence by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Valence → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Valence.
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Valence France.
Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station then take the train to Valence Ville.
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There are several options for getting from Besançon to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).
The distance between Besançon and Valence is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Besançon and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Valence is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Valence. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Besançon and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Besançon and Valence. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Valence. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Besançon and Valence. The distance is around 357km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 55m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 338km (210 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | €25($25) | every 20 mins | 357km (222 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 15m | €31($31) | once daily | 362km (225 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €64($64) | on demand | 357km (222 miles) |
The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.