How to travel from Nimes to Valence, France

The distance between Nimes and Valence is around 153km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 51min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nimes 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 Rhône-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration51min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance153km (95 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Valence

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Nimes and Valence is around 153km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 51min to get from Nimes and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Valence is to take the train which takes around 51min and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Valence. It typically takes around 51min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 51min.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Valence. Trains depart hourly and will take around 51min, 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 Nimes and Valence. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nimes and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. instead which will take 51min.

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 Nimes and Valence. The distance is around 153km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 51min and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

How do I get from Nimes to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Valence

Transport options from Nimes to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
51min
€71($71)
hourly172km (107 miles)
Train via Avignon Centre1h 60m
€34($34)
hourly173km (107 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
€13($13)
twice daily153km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€21($21)
on demand153km (95 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