The distance between Dunkirk and Valence is around 745km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.
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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Valence Ville.
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Take the bus to Lille and then to Valence France.
There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).
The distance between Dunkirk and Valence is around 745km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 704km (437 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Dunkirk and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Valence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunkirk and Valence. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dunkirk and Valence. The distance is around 868km (539 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 35m | €270($270) | every 20 mins | 745km (463 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 2h 55m | €210($210) | every 20 mins | 789km (491 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 25m | €290($290) | every 20 mins | 874km (543 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 40m | €185($185) | every 20 mins | 1,125km (699 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 50m | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 831km (516 miles) |
Train via Lille Flandres | 5h 5m | €165($165) | 5 times a day | 840km (522 miles) |
Bus | 12h 20m | €54($54) | once daily | 873km (543 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | €115($115) | on demand | 868km (539 miles) |
Transavia France
Eurostar
The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.