The distance between Paris and Valence is around 533km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Paris 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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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.
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Take the train to Valence Ville.
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Take the bus to Valence - Centre.
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There are several options for getting from Paris 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 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Paris and Valence is around 533km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 478km (297 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Paris and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Valence. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Valence with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 30m.
TGV inOui, Trenitalia, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Paris and Valence. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Paris and Valence. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7h 15m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Valence. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Paris and Valence. The distance is around 565km (351 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 10m | €160($160) | 4 times a day | 536km (333 miles) |
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train | 2h 45m | €260($260) | every 4 hours | 869km (540 miles) |
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train | 3hrs | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 819km (509 miles) |
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train | 3h 10m | €270($270) | every 3 hours | 860km (534 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 534km (332 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 3h 10m | €150($150) | hourly | 533km (331 miles) |
Bus to Valence - Centre + 1 similar | 7h 15m | €20($20) | twice daily | 563km (350 miles) |
Bus | 7h 20m | €27($27) | every 4 hours | 562km (349 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €76($76) | on demand | 565km (351 miles) |
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The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.