How to travel from Valence to Nice, France

The distance between Valence and Nice is around 371km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valence to Nice 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 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Nice-Ville.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nice - Airport.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance371km (231 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Nice

There are several options for getting from Valence to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Valence and Nice is around 371km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Valence and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Nice. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Valence and Nice with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 20m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Nice. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice - Airport and Aéroport / Promenade. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Nice. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 30m 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 Nice. 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 50m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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 Nice. The distance is around 371km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Nice

Transport options from Valence to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
1h 50m
€250($250)
every 20 mins388km (241 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€115($115)
twice daily456km (283 miles)
Train to Nice-Ville5h 20m
€250($250)
3 times a week433km (269 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€20($20)
twice daily410km (255 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€50($50)
on demand371km (231 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice