The distance between Menton and Valence is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Menton 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 Valence → Menton if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.
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Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.
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Take the bus to Valence - Centre.
There are several options for getting from Menton to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Menton and Valence is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Menton and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Menton to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Menton and Valence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Menton and Valence. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place D'Armes - MONACO and Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Menton and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Menton and Valence. The distance is around 403km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 40m | €260($260) | 4 times a day | 413km (257 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €125($125) | twice daily | 480km (298 miles) |
Train to Valence | 5h 20m | €255($255) | twice a week | 458km (284 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | €20($20) | once daily | 448km (279 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €54($54) | on demand | 403km (250 miles) |
The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.