How to travel from Cannes to Valence, France

The distance between Cannes and Valence is around 344km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cannes 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 Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence - Centre.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Valence

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Cannes and Valence is around 344km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Cannes and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cannes and Valence with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4h 5m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cannes and Valence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Cannes and Valence. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cannes and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 5h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Valence. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 1h 60m.

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 Cannes and Valence. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Cannes to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Valence

Transport options from Cannes to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
1h 60m
€250($250)
4 times a day404km (251 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€110($110)
once daily425km (264 miles)
Train to Valence4h 5m
€230($230)
twice a week402km (250 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€18($18)
4 times a week382km (238 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€47($47)
on demand344km (214 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