How to travel from Calais to Valence, France
The distance between Calais and Valence is around 773km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Calais 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 → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train
Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Valence Ville.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Valence France.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€68($68)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Valence
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Calais and Valence is around 773km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 706km (439 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Calais and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Valence. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Valence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 2h 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Calais and Valence. The distance is around 861km (535 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Valence
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 55m | €260($260) | 4 times a week | 773km (480 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 25m | €255($255) | 4 times a week | 818km (508 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 55m | €260($260) | 4 times a week | 903km (561 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 25m | €230($230) | 4 times a week | 1,184km (736 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 30m | €165($165) | twice daily | 837km (520 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 6hrs | €165($165) | 5 times a week | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 6hrs | €165($165) | 6 times a week | 861km (535 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 20m | €68($68) | once daily | 897km (558 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | €115($115) | on demand | 861km (535 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and Valence
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Airports near Valence
The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Valence
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Valence
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Valence