How to travel from Valence to Versailles, France

The distance between Valence and Versailles is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Valence to Versailles 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to VERSAILLES RIVE GAUCHE Château de Versailles.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance568km (353 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Valence to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Valence and Versailles is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (298 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Valence and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Versailles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Versailles. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Valence and Versailles. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Paris - Massy-Palaiseau. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Versailles. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 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 Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to VERSAILLES RIVE GAUCHE Château de Versailles. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 568km (353 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Versailles

Transport options from Valence to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3hrs
€190($190)
every 20 mins560km (348 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€115($115)
every 20 mins558km (347 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
€42($42)
5 times a week569km (354 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€77($77)
on demand568km (353 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles