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.
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 Gorge → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Les Arcs.
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.
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Take the bus to Aix-en-Provence and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.
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Take the train to Aix-en-Provence TGV then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 55m | €265($265) | once daily | 430km (267 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | €375($375) | once daily | 527km (327 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €110($110) | twice daily | 325km (202 miles) |
Bus to Fréjus | 6h 15m | €125($125) | 5 times a week | 383km (238 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 15m | €170($170) | 6 times a week | 341km (212 miles) |
Train to Grenoble, Bus | 6h 20m | €265($265) | twice daily | 380km (236 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €43($43) | on demand | 316km (196 miles) |
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The following major airports near Verdon Gorge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.