How to travel from Rouen to Valence, France

The distance between Rouen and Valence is around 677km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rouen 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 Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Valence France.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance696km (433 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Valence

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Rouen and Valence is around 677km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Rouen and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen 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 Rouen and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Valence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Rouen and Valence. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Rouen and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Rouen and Valence. The distance is around 696km (433 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Valence

Transport options from Rouen to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
€215($215)
4 times a day677km (421 miles)
Train to Caen, plane4hrs
€350($350)
4 times a day834km (518 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€150($150)
once daily686km (426 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 20m
€34($34)
once daily704km (438 miles)
Bus via Paris Charles de Gaulle10h 55m
€48($48)
once daily749km (466 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand696km (433 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