There are 6 ways to get from La Ciotat to Valence by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or rideshare
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 La Ciotat to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3h 19m€42–99Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Ciotat to Guilherand-Granges247.4 km
2h 46m€11–18Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Valencebus N769 / ...
4h 32m€24–53Drive 246.5 km
- Drive from La Ciotat to Valencecar 246.5 km
2h 18m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Villetrain Ter
4h 22m€46–138Line 79 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Office de Tourisme to Castellane Schweitzerbus 79
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 11m€27–45
La Ciotat to Valence by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Ciotat to Valence is to rideshare which costs €11 - €18 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from La Ciotat to Valence is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from La Ciotat to Valence. However, there are services departing from IUT-Mairie and arriving at Valence via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from La Ciotat to Valence. However, there are services departing from La Ciotat and arriving at Valence Ville via Marseille St Charles and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between La Ciotat and Valence is 274 km. The road distance is 246.5 km.
The best way to get from La Ciotat to Valence without a car is to train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from La Ciotat to Valence, including transfers.
La Ciotat to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
La Ciotat to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Ciotat station.
The best way to get from La Ciotat to Valence is to train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between La Ciotat, France and Valence, France?
You can take a bus from Port de Plaisance to Valence Ville via Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste, La Ciotat, Marseille St Charles, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Valence 5 times a day. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
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 La Ciotat to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from La Ciotat to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0 800 713 137
- Website
- lametropolemobilite.fr
Bus from Office de Tourisme to Castellane Schweitzer
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- lametropolemobilite.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Ciotat to Guilherand-Granges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
La Ciotat to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Valence station.
La Ciotat to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Ciotat to Valence is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from La Ciotat to Valence.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Ciotat and Valence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.