The average train between Besançon and Valence takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Valence. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Besançon and Valence. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Valence at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 52m • 2 changes

4h 52m • 2 changes

4h 53m • 2 changes

4h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Besançon to Valence? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Valence. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Valence station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Besançon to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
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The distance between Besançon and Valence is 272.1 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Valence Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 3h 52m.