How to travel from Valence to Bayonne, France

The distance between Valence and Bayonne is around 681km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valence to Bayonne by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayonneValence if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse-Matabiau and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance727km (452 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Valence to Bayonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Valence and Bayonne is around 681km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Valence and Bayonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Bayonne, 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 Valence and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Toulouse-Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Bayonne. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valence and Bayonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 50m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Valence and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m 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 Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 727km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Valence to Bayonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Bayonne

Transport options from Valence to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2hrs
€175($175)
every 20 mins681km (423 miles)
Train
7h 30m
€140($140)
4 times a day790km (491 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
€40($40)
once daily745km (463 miles)
Bus to Irun11h 30m
€81($81)
twice daily854km (531 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€130($130)
on demand727km (452 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne