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How to get fromLausanne to Valenceby train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lausanne to Valence by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Villetrain train Ter
    5h 38m
    €72–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus bus FlixBus 122 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 50m
    €26–41

  3. Drive  272.2 km

    1. Drive from Lausanne to Valencecar car 272.2 km
    3h 5m
    €57–82

  4. Train, bus via Geneva Airport (GVA)

    1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain train K21
    6h 7m
    €80–124

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lausanne to Lancy-Pont-Rougetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus bus 272
    3. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain train K21
    6h 43m
    €82–122

Lausanne to Valence by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Valence, France?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Valence Ville via Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Valence - Central Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 5h 50m.

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