How to travel from Nice to Valence, France

The distance between Nice and Valence is around 371km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice 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 Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence - Centre.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance371km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Valence

There are several options for getting from Nice to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Nice and Valence is around 371km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Nice and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nice and Valence with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4h 40m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Nice and Valence. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Nice and Valence. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade and Nice - Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Nice and Valence. The distance is around 371km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Nice to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Valence

Transport options from Nice to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
1h 50m
€250($250)
4 times a day388km (241 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
€115($115)
twice daily456km (283 miles)
Train to Valence4h 40m
€250($250)
twice a week433km (269 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€20($20)
once daily412km (256 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€50($50)
on demand371km (231 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