How to travel from Dijon to Valence, France

The distance between Dijon and Valence is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dijon 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Valence

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Dijon and Valence is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Dijon and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Valence is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Valence. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon 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 2h 40m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Dijon and Valence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Dijon and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Dijon and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Valence. instead which will take 2h 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 Dijon and Valence. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Valence

Transport options from Dijon to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€130($130)
every 4 hours299km (185 miles)
Train via Chalon-sur-Saône3hrs
€180($180)
hourly300km (186 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€25($25)
once daily296km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€40($40)
on demand295km (183 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