How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Valence, France

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Valence is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Valence 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 ValenceVerdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and then to Valence - Centre.

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

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Aix TGV RD9 then take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Valence.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance315km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Valence

There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Valence 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 drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Valence is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 174km (108 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Verdon Gorge and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Valence is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Valence, 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 Verdon Gorge and Valence. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

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

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Verdon Gorge and Valence. 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 Verdon Gorge and Valence. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

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

Zou! LER, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Valence. 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 Verdon Gorge to Valence. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Valence is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Valence. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Verdon Gorge and Valence. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

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

How do I get from Verdon Gorge to Valence

Compare travel optionsbetween Verdon Gorge and Valence

Transport options from Verdon Gorge to Valence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€265($265)
once daily430km (267 miles)
Train via Veynes Devoluy5h 10m
€135($135)
5 times a week305km (189 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
3h 55m
€375($375)
twice daily539km (335 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€110($110)
twice daily324km (201 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€170($170)
6 times a week340km (211 miles)
Bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière, Train6h 30m
€265($265)
twice daily380km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€43($43)
on demand315km (196 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Valence

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Valence
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Valence
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
168km (104 miles) from Valence