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.
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.
👋 Also check out Valence → Brest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.
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Take the train to Rennes and then to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Valence - Centre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 30m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 886km (551 miles) |
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train | 3h 20m | €225($225) | hourly | 1,072km (666 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €170($170) | every 4 hours | 933km (579 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 15m | €185($185) | twice daily | 1,141km (709 miles) |
Train via Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux | 9h 40m | €210($210) | once daily | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Bus | 15h 55m | €70($70) | once daily | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | €145($145) | on demand | 1,074km (667 miles) |
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The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.