How to travel from Nancy to Valence, France

The distance between Nancy and Valence is around 507km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nancy 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

Take the train to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and then to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Valence France.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Valence

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Nancy and Valence is around 507km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Nancy and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nancy and Valence. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 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 Nancy and Valence. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Nancy and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Nancy and Valence. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Valence

Transport options from Nancy to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 15m
€280($280)
4 times a day515km (320 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€190($190)
4 times a week835km (519 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 35m
€195($195)
once daily756km (469 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
€36($36)
once daily507km (315 miles)
Bus via Chalon-sur-Saône7h 45m
€37($37)
4 times a week516km (321 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€69($69)
on demand510km (317 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