There are 5 ways to get from Riom to Valence by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train (TGV)
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 Riom Chatel Guyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3h 30m€48–93Bus via Annonay
cheapest- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routièrebus X18
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus E03
6h 45m€26–47Bus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routièrebus X18
- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Valence Gare Routiere Ibus Autocar
5h 4m€34–63Drive 241.6 km
- Drive from Riom to Valencecar 241.6 km
3h€39–56Train
- Take the train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Villetrain Ter
3h 42m€53–99
Riom to Valence by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riom to Valence is to bus via Annonay which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Riom to Valence is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Riom to Valence. However, there are services departing from Clermont-Ferrand and arriving at Valence Gare Routiere I via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Riom to Valence. However, there are services departing from Riom Chatel Guyon and arriving at Valence Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Riom and Valence is 317 km. The road distance is 241.6 km.
The best way to get from Riom to Valence without a car is to train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud which takes 3h 30m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Riom to Valence, including transfers.
Riom to Valence bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Express, depart from Clermont-Ferrand station.
Riom to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Riom Chatel Guyon station.
The best way to get from Riom to Valence is to train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud which takes 3h 30m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Riom, France and Valence, France?
You can take a train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Valence Ville via Lyon Part Dieu and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Valence Gare Routiere I via Clermont Ferrand, Clermont-Ferrand, St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière, and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere in around 5h 4m.
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 Riom Chatel Guyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Riom Chatel Guyon to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- 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
- €28–40
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Valence Gare Routiere I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- Cars Région Ardèche
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Région Ardèche
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Booking & Getting There
Riom to Valence bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Express, arrive at St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière station.
Riom to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riom to Valence is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Riom to Valence.
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