How to travel from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Valence, France

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Valence is around 200km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) 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.

👋 Also check out ValenceMontpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud then take the bus to Valence Gare Routière.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance200km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Valence

There are several options for getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Valence is around 200km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Valence by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Valence is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud then take the bus to Valence Gare Routière. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier - Place de l'Europe, Gare Saint-Roch and Sabines. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Valence. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Valence from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) is to take the train and then take the bus which will take 1h 30m and cost around €53 ($53).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud then take the bus to Valence Gare Routière. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Valence. The distance is around 200km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Valence is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

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Transport options from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 35m
€18($18)
every 20 mins222km (138 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 30m
€53($53)
every 3 hours219km (136 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€36($36)
on demand200km (125 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