The distance between Grenoble and Valence is around 92km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 56min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 Valence → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
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Take the train to Valence.
There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €13 ($13).
The distance between Grenoble and Valence is around 92km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 72km (45 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Grenoble and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Valence is to drive which takes around 56min and will set you back approx €13 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Valence. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Grenoble and Valence with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 15m.
Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Valence. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Grenoble and Valence. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 1h 10m.
FlixBus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Grenoble and Valence. Buses run twice a week and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Valence. instead which will take 1h 15m.
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 Grenoble and Valence. The distance is around 93km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 10m | €10($10) | once daily | 92km (57 miles) |
Train | 1h 15m | €70($70) | hourly | 98km (61 miles) |
Drive | 56min | €13($13) | on demand | 93km (58 miles) |
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The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.