How to travel from Carcassonne to Valence, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Valence is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 ValenceCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance349km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Valence

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Carcassonne and Valence is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (173 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Valence is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Valence. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Valence. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Carcassonne and Valence. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 4hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Valence. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Carcassonne and Valence. The distance is around 349km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Valence

Transport options from Carcassonne to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€100($100)
4 times a day375km (233 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 50m
€140($140)
4 times a day571km (355 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€23($23)
5 times a week346km (215 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€47($47)
on demand349km (217 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