How to travel from Nantes to Valence, France
The distance between Nantes and Valence is around 643km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nantes to Valence by train, 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 → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€170($170)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Valence
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nantes to Valence by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 2hrs.
The distance between Nantes and Valence is around 643km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Nantes and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Valence. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Valence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Nantes and Valence. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Nantes and Valence. The distance is around 784km (487 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Valence
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2hrs | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 643km (399 miles) |
| Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train | 2h 60m | €175($175) | every 3 hours | 818km (508 miles) |
| Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train | 3hrs | €165($165) | every 20 mins | 911km (566 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 30m | €185($185) | every 20 mins | 833km (518 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €170($170) | every 20 mins | 914km (568 miles) |
| Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 6hrs | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 939km (584 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | €105($105) | on demand | 784km (487 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nantes and Valence
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Airports near Valence
The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Valence
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Valence
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Valence