How to travel from Rocamadour to Valence, France

The distance between Rocamadour and Valence is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rocamadour to Valence by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ValenceRocamadour if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Figeac - Gare Routière, Cahors - de Gaulle then Toulouse and then to Valence France.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rocamadour and Valence

There are several options for getting from Rocamadour to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Rocamadour and Valence is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (161 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Rocamadour and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rocamadour to Valence is to drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Rocamadour and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rocamadour and Valence. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rocamadour to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gourdon, Toulouse Matabiau and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rocamadour and Valence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 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 Rocamadour and Valence. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rocamadour to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Figeac - Gare Routière, Cahors - de Gaulle and Toulouse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

liO Occitanie and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rocamadour and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rocamadour to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. instead which will take 5h 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 Rocamadour and Valence. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rocamadour to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

How do I get from Rocamadour to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Rocamadour and Valence

Transport options from Rocamadour to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 55m
€200($200)
every 20 mins646km (401 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€34($34)
once daily691km (429 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€90($90)
on demand510km (317 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