What is the cheapest way to get from Nantes to Valence?

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Valence is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nantes to Valence?

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Valence is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Valence?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Valence station. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Valence - Central Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Valence?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Valence. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Valence Ville via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Nantes to Valence?

The distance between Nantes and Valence is 946 km. The road distance is 680.8 km.

How do I travel from Nantes to Valence without a car?

The best way to get from Nantes to Valence without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €160 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Nantes to Valence?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Nantes to Valence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Valence bus from?

Nantes to Valence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Valence train from?

Nantes to Valence train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.

Train or bus from Nantes to Valence?

The best way to get from Nantes to Valence is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €160 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Nantes to Valence bus arrive?

Nantes to Valence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Nantes to Valence train arrive?

Nantes to Valence train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Valence?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Valence is 681 km. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Nantes to Valence.

How do I get a train ticket from Nantes to Valence?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Nantes to Valence?

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Nantes to Valence - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Nantes to Valence by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
5h 45m
€160–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 20m
€69–124
Drive 680.8 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Valencecar 680.8 km
8h 59m
€106–153
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
4h 4m
€87–227
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Villetrain Ter
5h 49m
€155–318
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane NTE - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain
5h 18m
€85–280
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RNS - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
5h 36m
€189–468
Fly Nantes Atlantique Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain
5h 33m
€101–262

Nantes to Valence by train

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Distance: 946.3 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Valence, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Nantes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud twice daily. Tickets cost €190–310 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Valence - Central Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 11h 20m.

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