The average train between Zurich and Valence takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Valence. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Valence at 7:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 39m • 2 changes

7h 36m • 2 changes

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6h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Valence. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Valence station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Zurich to Valence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Valence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Book your Zurich to Valence train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Zurich and Valence is 390.2 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Valence Ville via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 6h 34m.