How to travel from Lille to Valence, France

The distance between Lille and Valence is around 665km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lille 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Valence Ville.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France.

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

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance795km (494 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Valence

There are several options for getting from Lille to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Lille and Valence is around 665km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 649km (403 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Lille 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 Lille to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Valence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Lille and Valence. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lille and Valence. Buses run once 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 Lille to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Lille and Valence. The distance is around 795km (494 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 Lille to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Valence

Transport options from Lille to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2hrs
€240($240)
4 times a day665km (413 miles)
Train and Plane2h 30m
€235($235)
4 times a day710km (441 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane3hrs
€240($240)
4 times a day794km (494 miles)
Train
3h 35m
€175($175)
twice daily768km (477 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
€45($45)
once daily791km (492 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€105($105)
on demand795km (494 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