How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Valence, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Valence is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Valence by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ValenceClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Valence.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Valence

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Valence is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (105 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Valence is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Valence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Valence. 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Valence. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Valence

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€105($105)
every 4 hours324km (202 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€17($17)
once daily267km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€48($48)
on demand267km (166 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