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.
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.
👋 Also check out Valence → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.
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Take the train to Nantes and then to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 45m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 706km (439 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 3h 35m | €180($180) | every 3 hours | 881km (548 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 4hrs | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 896km (557 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | €170($170) | once daily | 1,010km (627 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 11h 35m | €280($280) | once daily | 859km (534 miles) |
Train to Nantes, bus | 12hrs | €58($58) | every 20 mins | 880km (547 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | €150($150) | on demand | 841km (522 miles) |
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