How to travel from Colmar to Valence, France

The distance between Colmar and Valence is around 521km (324 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Colmar to Valence by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €440($440)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Valence France.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance521km (324 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Valence

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Valence by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €440 ($440).

The distance between Colmar and Valence is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (247 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Colmar and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Valence is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €440 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Valence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Colmar and Valence. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Colmar and Valence. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Valence. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Colmar and Valence. The distance is around 521km (324 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Valence

Transport options from Colmar to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train
2h 10m
€440($440)
4 times a day530km (329 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€130($130)
every 20 mins551km (342 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€38($38)
twice daily539km (335 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€70($70)
on demand521km (324 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