How to travel from Valence to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Valence and Strasbourg is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Valence to Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Annecy then take the bus to Strasbourg Place de l'Étoile.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance593km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Valence to Strasbourg by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Valence and Strasbourg is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 461km (286 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Valence and Strasbourg by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Valence and Strasbourg. Trains depart every 20 mins 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Valence and Strasbourg. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 20m 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 Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 593km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €300 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Strasbourg

Transport options from Valence to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
1h 45m
€300($300)
every 20 mins477km (296 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€140($140)
every 20 mins617km (383 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu4h 55m
€175($175)
every 4 hours605km (376 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
€40($40)
twice daily615km (382 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 30m
€165($165)
once a week689km (428 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€80($80)
on demand593km (369 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg