How to travel from Valence to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Valence and Saint-Raphaël is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Valence to Saint-Raphaël 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 via Marseille St Charles

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Fréjus.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)

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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance316km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Valence to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Valence and Saint-Raphaël is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Valence and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Valence and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fréjus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and ZOU! Var run regular bus services between Valence and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 60m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Valence to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Marseille St Charles + 1 similar
2h 55m
€100($100)
every 4 hours393km (244 miles)
Train3h 10m
€79($79)
twice daily393km (244 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 60m
€245($245)
every 20 mins452km (281 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 60m
€18($18)
once daily317km (197 miles)
Bus via Nice - Airport T27hrs
€37($37)
once daily473km (294 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€57($57)
on demand316km (196 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël