How to travel from Montpellier to Valence, France

The distance between Montpellier and Valence is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Valence

There are several options for getting from Montpellier 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 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Montpellier and Valence is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Montpellier and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Valence is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier 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 Montpellier and Valence. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Valence. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Montpellier and Valence. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Valence. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 and Valence. The distance is around 203km (126 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 to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

How do I get from Montpellier to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Valence

Transport options from Montpellier to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€76($76)
every 2 hours222km (138 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
€16($16)
twice daily207km (129 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€28($28)
on demand203km (126 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