How to travel from Valence to Quimper, France

The distance between Valence and Quimper is around 897km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Valence to Quimper 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 Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Quimper.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €505($505)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Perrache then take the bus to Quimper.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,008km (626 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Valence to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Valence and Quimper is around 897km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 768km (477 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Valence and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Quimper. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Rennes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Quimper. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,008km (626 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €505 ($505).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Quimper

Transport options from Valence to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
€195($195)
every 20 mins987km (613 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane4h 15m
€170($170)
every 20 mins928km (577 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane4h 50m
€160($160)
every 20 mins897km (557 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€505($505)
twice a week1,137km (707 miles)
Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux10h 25m
€195($195)
twice a week1,314km (816 miles)
Train and Bus
14h 55m
€62($62)
once daily1,053km (655 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€180($180)
on demand1,008km (626 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper