How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Valence, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Valence is around 804km (500 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€365($365)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Valence Ville.
- Duration6h 5m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then take the bus to Valence - Centre.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Valence
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 12h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Valence is around 804km (500 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 718km (446 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €365 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Valence. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Valence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Valence. The distance is around 918km (570 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Valence
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 40m | €365($365) | every 20 mins | 804km (500 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 5h 35m | €205($205) | every 20 mins | 907km (564 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 5h 35m | €170($170) | twice daily | 980km (609 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 5m | €145($145) | every 20 mins | 910km (566 miles) |
| Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux | 9h 35m | €545($545) | once a week | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 50m | €74($74) | 4 times a week | 940km (584 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 12h 60m | €69($69) | 4 times a week | 934km (581 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €165($165) | on demand | 918km (570 miles) |
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Airlines
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