How to travel from Valence to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Valence and Verdon Gorge is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Valence to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgeValence if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Les Arcs.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Aix-en-Provence TGV then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance316km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Valence to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Valence and Verdon Gorge is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Valence and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Les Arcs. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Valence and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix-en-Provence, Gare Routière and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Valence and Verdon Gorge. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Valence to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€265($265)
once daily430km (267 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 10m
€375($375)
once daily527km (327 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
€110($110)
twice daily325km (202 miles)
Bus to Fréjus6h 15m
€125($125)
5 times a week383km (238 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 15m
€170($170)
6 times a week341km (212 miles)
Train to Grenoble, Bus6h 20m
€265($265)
twice daily380km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€43($43)
on demand316km (196 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge