The distance between Orleans and Valence is around 548km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Orleans 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.
👋 Also check out Valence → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.
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Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.
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Take the bus to Saint Etienne Gare SNCF Châteaucreux and then to Valence Gare Routière.
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There are several options for getting from Orleans to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Orleans and Valence is around 548km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Orleans and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Paris Gare De Lyon and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Valence. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orleans and Valence. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint Etienne Gare SNCF Châteaucreux. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Swiss PostAuto and FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Valence. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Orleans and Valence. The distance is around 551km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 30m | €210($210) | 4 times a day | 662km (411 miles) |
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane | 4h 35m | €225($225) | every 2 hours | 949km (589 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €145($145) | every 2 hours | 656km (408 miles) |
Train via Vierzon Ville | 5h 50m | €250($250) | 4 times a day | 548km (340 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €13($13) | 3 times a week | 567km (353 miles) |
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand | 8h 40m | €40($40) | 4 times a week | 574km (356 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | €74($74) | on demand | 551km (342 miles) |
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The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.