How to travel from Valence to Toulon, France

The distance between Valence and Toulon is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Valence to Toulon by train, 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

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Toulon.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulon.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance279km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Valence to Toulon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Valence and Toulon is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Valence and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Toulon is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Toulon. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Toulon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valence and Toulon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Toulon. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 50m 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Toulon. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

How do I get from Valence to Toulon

Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Toulon

Transport options from Valence to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€66($66)
every 4 hours300km (187 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles3h 40m
€47($47)
every 4 hours311km (193 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€17($17)
twice daily277km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€50($50)
on demand279km (173 miles)

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Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon