How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Valence, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Valence is around 706km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Tours Pl du General Leclerc then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Valence Ville.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance841km (522 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Valence

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Valence is around 706km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 606km (377 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Valence. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Valence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire 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 Ville. instead which will take 2h 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 Saint-Nazaire and Valence. The distance is around 841km (522 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
€135($135)
every 20 mins706km (439 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane3h 35m
€180($180)
every 3 hours881km (548 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4hrs
€155($155)
every 20 mins896km (557 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€170($170)
once daily1,010km (627 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
11h 35m
€280($280)
once daily859km (534 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus12hrs
€58($58)
every 20 mins880km (547 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€150($150)
on demand841km (522 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