How to travel from Caen to Valence, France

The distance between Caen and Valence is around 669km (416 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 Caen 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 Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Valence France.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance795km (494 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Valence

There are several options for getting from Caen to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 11hrs. 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 €320 ($320).

The distance between Caen and Valence is around 669km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 618km (384 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Caen and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Caen and Valence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Caen and Valence. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. 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 Caen and Valence. The distance is around 795km (494 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Valence

Transport options from Caen to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2hrs
€320($320)
4 times a day669km (416 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€230($230)
4 times a day776km (482 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€155($155)
twice daily778km (483 miles)
Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux8h 10m
€250($250)
once a week930km (578 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€49($49)
once daily801km (498 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€105($105)
on demand795km (494 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