How to travel from Orleans to Valence, France

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Saint Etienne Gare SNCF Châteaucreux and then to Valence Gare Routière.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance551km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Valence

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Valence

Transport options from Orleans to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
€210($210)
4 times a day662km (411 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane4h 35m
€225($225)
every 2 hours949km (589 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€145($145)
every 2 hours656km (408 miles)
Train via Vierzon Ville5h 50m
€250($250)
4 times a day548km (340 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€13($13)
3 times a week567km (353 miles)
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand8h 40m
€40($40)
4 times a week574km (356 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€74($74)
on demand551km (342 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