How to travel from Toulon to Valence, France

The distance between Toulon and Valence is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Toulon to Valence by 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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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance279km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Valence

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Valence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Toulon and Valence is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Toulon and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Valence is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Valence. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Toulon and Valence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Toulon and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Toulon and Valence with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulon and Valence. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. 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 Toulon and Valence. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Toulon to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Valence

Transport options from Toulon to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
€80($80)
once daily300km (186 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles3h 55m
€47($47)
every 4 hours311km (193 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€17($17)
twice daily276km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€50($50)
on demand279km (173 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