How to travel from Valence to Bayeux, France

The distance between Valence and Bayeux is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Valence to Bayeux by train, 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 Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Bayeux.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Bayeux.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance822km (511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Valence to Bayeux by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Valence and Bayeux is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Valence and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Bayeux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Bayeux. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Bayeux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Bayeux. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Valence and Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Bayeux. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Bayeux. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Bayeux. The distance is around 822km (511 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Bayeux

Transport options from Valence to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
€315($315)
every 20 mins703km (437 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane4h 45m
€185($185)
every 20 mins806km (501 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane5h 25m
€195($195)
twice daily928km (576 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€135($135)
4 times a day809km (503 miles)
Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux9h 5m
€155($155)
once a week960km (596 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€150($150)
on demand822km (511 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux