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.
Lyon to Valence by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 10m and costs €19 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Valence. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
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 10m.
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 10m and costs €19 - €40.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lyon to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon 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 10m and costs €19 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €25 and takes 1h 15m.
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 €19–35 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Valence every 4 hours. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Lyon to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Lyon to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- SNCF 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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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Valence 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.
Book your Lyon to Valence train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lyon to Valence bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.
There are 854+ 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.