How to travel from Marseille to Valence, France

The distance between Marseille and Valence is around 212km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Marseille 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.

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance214km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Valence

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Marseille and Valence is around 212km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Marseille and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Valence is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Valence. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Valence with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 50m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Valence. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Marseille and Valence. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Valence. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Marseille and Valence. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from Marseille to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Valence

Transport options from Marseille to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 10m
€81($81)
every 4 hours233km (145 miles)
Train to Valence2h 50m
€160($160)
hourly273km (170 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
€16($16)
twice daily212km (132 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€29($29)
on demand214km (133 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