There are 5 ways to get from Besançon to Valence by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
best- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3h 54m€53–117Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Besançon to Guilherand-Granges328.7 km
4h 20m€21Bus
- Take the bus from Besançon to Valencebus N720
4h 45m€27–50Train
- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Villetrain Ter
4h 1m€56–131Drive 329.1 km
- Drive from Besançon to Valencecar 329.1 km
3h 36m€51–74
Besançon to Valence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Valence is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Valence is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €50 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Besançon and arriving at Valence. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Valence. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Valence Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Besançon and Valence is 344 km. The road distance is 329.1 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Valence without a car is to train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud which takes 3h 54m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Besançon to Valence, including transfers.
Besançon to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.
Besançon to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
The best way to get from Besançon to Valence is to train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud which takes 3h 54m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Besançon, France and Valence, France?
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Valence Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Besançon to Valence once daily. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Besançon to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Besançon to Guilherand-Granges
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Besançon to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Valence station.
Besançon to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Valence is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Besançon to Valence.
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Book your Besançon to Valence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Besançon and Valence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.