How to travel from Le Havre to Valence, France

The distance between Le Havre and Valence is around 758km (471 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 ValenceLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train via Paris St Lazare

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Valence Ville.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Valence France.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance758km (471 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Valence

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Le Havre and Valence is around 758km (471 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (387 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Le Havre and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Valence is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Valence. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Havre and Valence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Le Havre and Valence. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Valence. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Valence. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Le Havre and Valence. The distance is around 758km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Valence

Transport options from Le Havre to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
€185($185)
every 20 mins765km (475 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 50m
€305($305)
every 20 mins759km (471 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare + 1 similar
4h 50m
€130($130)
every 20 mins768km (477 miles)
Train5h 30m
€140($140)
once daily774km (481 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
€44($44)
twice daily763km (474 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€135($135)
on demand758km (471 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