How to travel from Tours to Valence, France

The distance between Tours and Valence is around 580km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tours 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 to Poitiers, plane

Take the train to Poitiers then fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
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Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance585km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Valence

There are several options for getting from Tours to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).

The distance between Tours and Valence is around 580km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Tours and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €380 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours 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 Tours and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Tours and Valence. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Tours and Valence. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours 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 8hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Swiss PostAuto and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Tours and Valence. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours 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. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Tours and Valence. The distance is around 585km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Tours to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Valence

Transport options from Tours to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Poitiers, plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
€380($380)
4 times a day580km (360 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€185($185)
every 20 mins838km (521 miles)
Train
3h 55m
€160($160)
once daily751km (467 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€40($40)
twice daily599km (372 miles)
Bus via Saint Etienne Gare SNCF Châteaucreux8h 40m
€110($110)
3 times a week683km (424 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€79($79)
on demand585km (363 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