How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Valence, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Valence is around 771km (479 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance855km (532 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Valence

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Valence is around 771km (479 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (396 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Valence. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Valence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Mont Saint Michel and Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Mont Saint Michel and Valence. The distance is around 855km (532 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Valence

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
€155($155)
every 20 mins771km (479 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 40m
€145($145)
every 20 mins883km (548 miles)
Train to Argentan, plane4h 55m
€330($330)
once daily872km (542 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€160($160)
twice daily984km (612 miles)
Train via Rennes6h 30m
€165($165)
every 20 mins978km (608 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 45m
€100($100)
once daily878km (545 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€115($115)
on demand855km (532 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