There are 5 ways to get from Marseille to Valence by train, bus, car, train (TGV), 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 Rhône-Alpes Sud
best- Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudtrain 081B
1h 32m€42–70Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Marseille to Guilherand-Granges213.8 km
2h 42m€12–14Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Valencebus N769 / ...
2h 35m€17–28Drive 212.9 km
- Drive from Marseille to Valencecar 212.9 km
2h 2m€41–59Train
- Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Valence Villetrain K34 / ...
2h 55m€45–85
Marseille to Valence by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Valence is to rideshare which costs €12 - €14 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Valence is to train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud which takes 1h 32m and costs €40 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Valence. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Marseille Saint-Charles and arriving at Valence Ville. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Marseille and Valence is 233 km. The road distance is 212.9 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Valence without a car is to train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud which takes 1h 32m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Marseille to Valence, including transfers.
Marseille to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Marseille to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Marseille Saint-Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Valence is to train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud which takes 1h 32m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Valence, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud once a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Valence every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 2h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.
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 Marseille Saint-Charles to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Marseille to Guilherand-Granges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Marseille to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Valence station.
Marseille to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Valence is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Marseille to Valence.
Book your Marseille to Valence train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Marseille 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 Marseille and Valence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.