How to travel from Quimper to Valence, France

The distance between Quimper and Valence is around 896km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Quimper 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 Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €510($510)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Valence - Centre.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,006km (625 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Valence

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Quimper and Valence is around 896km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 768km (477 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Quimper and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Valence. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Quimper and Valence. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7hrs, 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 Quimper and Valence. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Quimper and Valence. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Quimper and Valence. The distance is around 1,006km (625 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €510 ($510).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Valence

Transport options from Quimper to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
€195($195)
every 20 mins988km (614 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 15m
€175($175)
every 20 mins928km (577 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 50m
€160($160)
every 20 mins896km (557 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€510($510)
3 times a week1,137km (707 miles)
Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux10h 20m
€265($265)
twice a week1,314km (816 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
€54($54)
4 times a week1,048km (651 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€180($180)
on demand1,006km (625 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