How to travel from Strasbourg to Valence, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Valence is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Valence France.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance594km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Valence

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Valence by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Strasbourg and Valence is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (286 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Strasbourg and Valence by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Valence. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Strasbourg and Valence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Strasbourg and Valence. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Valence. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Valence. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Strasbourg and Valence. The distance is around 594km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Valence is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €300 ($300).

How do I get from Strasbourg to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Valence

Transport options from Strasbourg to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
1h 40m
€300($300)
4 times a day476km (296 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€140($140)
every 20 mins617km (383 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5h 25m
€175($175)
every 4 hours610km (379 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€40($40)
twice daily613km (381 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€80($80)
on demand594km (369 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