How to travel from Brest to Valence, France

The distance between Brest and Valence is around 886km (551 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brest 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Valence - Centre.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,074km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Valence

There are several options for getting from Brest to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Brest and Valence is around 886km (551 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 812km (504 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Brest and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Valence. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Brest and Valence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Brest and Valence. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Brest and Valence. The distance is around 1,074km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Valence

Transport options from Brest to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 30m
€150($150)
every 4 hours886km (551 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train3h 20m
€225($225)
hourly1,072km (666 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€170($170)
every 4 hours933km (579 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€185($185)
twice daily1,141km (709 miles)
Train via Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux9h 40m
€210($210)
once daily1,286km (799 miles)
Bus
15h 55m
€70($70)
once daily1,122km (697 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€145($145)
on demand1,074km (667 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