How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Valence, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Valence is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Valence by plane, 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 ValenceSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Valence France.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance746km (463 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Valence

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Valence by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Valence is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Valence by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Valence. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Valence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Valence. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Valence. The distance is around 746km (463 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Valence

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
€175($175)
every 20 mins694km (431 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
€225($225)
once daily746km (464 miles)
Train
7h 30m
€150($150)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
€45($45)
once daily773km (480 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€135($135)
on demand746km (463 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