The distance between Limoges and Valence is around 408km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Limoges to Valence by bus, train, 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 → Limoges if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.
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Take the bus to Saint Etienne Gare SNCF Châteaucreux and then to Valence Gare Routiere I.
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Take the train to Vierzon Ville then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Valence.
There are several options for getting from Limoges to Valence by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Limoges and Valence is around 408km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Limoges and Valence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Limoges to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Valence. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Limoges and Valence. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Limoges and Valence. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint Etienne Gare SNCF Châteaucreux. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Union Ivkoni, SNCF Bus, Swiss PostAuto and FlixBus run regular bus services between Limoges and Valence. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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 Limoges and Valence. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Valence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 1h 45m | €205($205) | every 20 mins | 408km (253 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 60m | €285($285) | every 20 mins | 616km (383 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €36($36) | twice a week | 493km (307 miles) |
Bus via Clermont Ferrand | 7h 30m | €26($26) | twice a week | 500km (311 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €155($155) | 4 times a day | 664km (412 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €90($90) | on demand | 512km (318 miles) |
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Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.