There are 7 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence by plane, train, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), rideshare, 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.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
2h 14m€128–245Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva Airport to Lyonbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 30m€20–40Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
4h 47m€48–127Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Valence211.7 km
2h 28mDrive 211.7 km
- Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valencecar 211.7 km
2h 28m€37–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain Ter
5h 2m€39–84Bus, train via Annecy
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain K21
5h 30m€59–129
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence is to fly and train which takes 2h 14m and costs €120 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence station. However, there are services departing from Geneva Airport and arriving at Valence - Central Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence. However, there are services departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Valence Ville via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Valence is 194 km. The road distance is 211.7 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence, including transfers.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva Airport station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Valence, France?
You can take a bus from Geneva Airport to Valence - Central Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Valence Ville via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 4h 47m.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–330
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
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
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Annecy to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva Airport to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aéroport to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Aéroport to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva Airport to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Aéroport to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Aéroport to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Aéroport to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Aéroport to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) 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 Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence.
Book your Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Geneva Airport (GVA) to Valence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Valence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

































