How to travel from Rochefort to Valence, France

The distance between Rochefort and Valence is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rochefort 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 to Poitiers, plane

Take the train to Poitiers then fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Valence - Centre.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand and then to Valence France.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance768km (477 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Valence

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).

The distance between Rochefort and Valence is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Rochefort and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €375 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Valence. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville, St Pierre Des Corps and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rochefort and Valence. Trains depart once daily 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 Rochefort and Valence. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle and Bordeaux City Centre. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Valence. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Rochefort and Valence. The distance is around 768km (477 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Valence

Transport options from Rochefort to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Poitiers, plane + 3 similar
4hrs
€375($375)
4 times a day653km (406 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane4h 10m
€160($160)
4 times a day741km (460 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€160($160)
4 times a day813km (505 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 5m
€250($250)
4 times a day992km (616 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€230($230)
once daily1,022km (635 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
€46($46)
3 times a week915km (569 miles)
Train and Bus
12hrs
€77($77)
once daily805km (500 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€105($105)
on demand768km (477 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