How to travel from Rennes to Valence, France

The distance between Rennes and Valence is around 683km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rennes 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and then to Valence.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance820km (510 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Valence

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 12h 55m. 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 €140 ($140).

The distance between Rennes and Valence is around 683km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 614km (382 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Rennes and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Valence. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Rennes and Valence. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes 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 12h 55m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Rennes and Valence. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) 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 Rennes and Valence. The distance is around 820km (510 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Valence

Transport options from Rennes to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€140($140)
4 times a day683km (425 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€155($155)
4 times a day792km (492 miles)
Train
3h 55m
€190($190)
5 times a week881km (548 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€135($135)
3 times a week997km (619 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€110($110)
on demand820km (510 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