How to travel from Valence to Antibes, France

The distance between Valence and Antibes is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valence to Antibes 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Antibes.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance354km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Valence to Antibes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Valence and Antibes is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Valence and Antibes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Antibes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Antibes. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Valence and Antibes with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 5hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Antibes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Valence and Antibes. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cannes and Gare SNCF de Cannes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Antibes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Valence and Antibes. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Antibes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Valence to Antibes

Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Antibes

Transport options from Valence to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
1h 60m
€250($250)
every 20 mins397km (247 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€135($135)
every 4 hours436km (271 miles)
Train to Antibes5hrs
€240($240)
3 times a week413km (257 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€23($23)
4 times a week358km (223 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€48($48)
on demand354km (220 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes