How to travel from Le Mans to Valence, France

The distance between Le Mans and Valence is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Le Mans to Valence by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Rennes, plane

Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train via Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Valence.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance679km (422 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Valence

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Valence by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Le Mans and Valence is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 496km (308 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Le Mans and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans 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 4h 5m.

TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Valence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Mans and Valence. The distance is around 679km (422 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Le Mans to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Valence

Transport options from Le Mans to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Rennes, plane + 3 similar
3h 10m
€195($195)
4 times a day846km (526 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane3h 20m
€245($245)
4 times a day772km (479 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€180($180)
4 times a day826km (513 miles)
Train to Caen, plane4h 10m
€350($350)
4 times a day838km (521 miles)
Train via Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV + 1 similar
3h 25m
€160($160)
3 times a week727km (452 miles)
Train4h 5m
€145($145)
once daily732km (455 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€90($90)
on demand679km (422 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