How to travel from Valence to Nancy, France

The distance between Valence and Nancy is around 509km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Valence to Nancy by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nancy.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance509km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Valence to Nancy by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €390 ($390).

The distance between Valence and Nancy is around 509km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Valence and Nancy by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €390 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Nancy. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Marne La Vallee Chessy. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Valence and Nancy. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Nancy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 10m 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 509km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €390 ($390).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Nancy

Transport options from Valence to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 15m
€390($390)
every 20 mins515km (320 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane3h 10m
€250($250)
3 times a week814km (506 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€235($235)
4 times a week829km (515 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 45m
€195($195)
once daily756km (469 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
€37($37)
4 times a week521km (324 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€69($69)
on demand509km (317 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy