There are 5 ways to get from Nîmes to Valence by train (TGV, Renfe), 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 Rhone-Alpes Sud
best- Take the train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
1h 2m€21–52Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nîmes to Guilherand-Granges151.9 km
2h 1m€9Bus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 50m€10–19Drive 152.2 km
- Drive from Nîmes to Valencecar 152.2 km
1h 27m€24–35Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Nimes to Valence Villetrain Tgv
1h 8m€28–45
Nîmes to Valence by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Valence is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Valence is to train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud which takes 1h 2m and costs €21 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station station and arriving at Valence - Central Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nimes and arriving at Valence Ville. Services depart once daily, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Nîmes and Valence is 172 km. The road distance is 152.2 km.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Valence without a car is to train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud which takes 1h 2m and costs €21 - €55.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Nîmes to Valence, including transfers.
Nîmes to Valence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Nîmes to Valence train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Valence is to train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud which takes 1h 2m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €19 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Valence, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud hourly. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 42 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 1h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Nîmes to Guilherand-Granges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Nîmes to Valence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Valence - Central Bus Station.
Nîmes to Valence train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Valence is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Nîmes to Valence.
Book your Nîmes to Valence train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Nîmes to Valence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 923+ hotels available in Valence.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nîmes and Valence. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.