How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Valence, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Valence is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Valence by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ValenceSaint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus

Take the bus to Valence - Centre.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Valence

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Valence by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Valence is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Valence by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Valence is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Valence. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Valence. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice and Nice - Airport T2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Valence. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Valence. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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-Paul-de-Vence and Valence. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Valence is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Valence

Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
2h 15m
€220($220)
every 20 mins397km (247 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 40m
€18($18)
once daily422km (262 miles)
Bus to Valence France6h 45m
€24($24)
once daily387km (241 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€66($66)
on demand365km (227 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