How to travel from Reims to Valence, France

The distance between Reims and Valence is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Reims 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 Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Valence.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Valence France.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance592km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Valence

There are several options for getting from Reims to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Reims and Valence is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (302 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Reims and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Reims and Valence. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Reims and Valence. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

RegioJet and FlixBus run regular bus services between Reims and Valence. Buses run twice a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Reims and Valence. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Valence

Transport options from Reims to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 10m
€225($225)
5 times a week632km (393 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane3h 10m
€285($285)
5 times a week960km (597 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€205($205)
4 times a week647km (402 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville6h 40m
€160($160)
5 times a week607km (377 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€42($42)
twice a week703km (437 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€80($80)
on demand592km (368 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