The distance between Valence and Gordes is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Valence to Gordes by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gordes → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Avignon and then to Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC.
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There are several options for getting from Valence to Gordes by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).
The distance between Valence and Gordes is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 116km (72 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Valence and Gordes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Gordes is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Gordes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Valence and Gordes. We recommend that you drive to Gordes. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valence and Gordes. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon, Limbert and Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
FlixBus and Zou! BdR & Vaucluse run regular bus services between Valence and Gordes. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Gordes. We recommend that you take the bus to Avignon and then to Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Valence and Gordes. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Gordes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 2h 35m | €23($23) | 5 times a week | 168km (105 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | €22($22) | on demand | 158km (98 miles) |
The following major airports near Gordes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.