How to travel from Saint-Malo to Valence, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Valence is around 761km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Valence France.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance902km (561 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Valence

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Valence is around 761km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Saint-Malo and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Valence. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Valence. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 5h 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 Saint-Malo and Valence. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

Blablabus, FlixBus, Breizgo en Ille-et-Vilaine, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Valence. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 3hrs.

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-Malo and Valence. The distance is around 902km (561 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Valence

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3hrs
€160($160)
4 times a day761km (473 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 15m
€175($175)
4 times a day873km (542 miles)
Train to Caen, plane5h 25m
€370($370)
twice daily913km (567 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€195($195)
5 times a week974km (605 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 25m
€54($54)
4 times a week979km (608 miles)
Bus via Gare Routière14h 60m
€135($135)
3 times a week1,081km (672 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€120($120)
on demand902km (561 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