There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Valence by train (TGV), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Villetrain Ter
1h 8m€17–55Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Guilherand-Granges104 km
1h 29m€6Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 20m€7–25Drive 101.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Valencecar 101.5 km
1h 10m€16–23
Lyon to Valence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Valence is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Valence is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €17 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station and arriving at Valence - Central Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Valence Ville. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Lyon and Valence is 107 km. The road distance is 101.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Valence without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €17 - €55.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lyon to Valence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Valence is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs €17 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €25 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Valence, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville hourly. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Guilherand-Granges
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Valence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Valence - Central Bus Station.
Lyon to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Valence is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Lyon to Valence.
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There are 924+ hotels available in Valence.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Valence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.