There are 4 ways to get from Sancerre 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 Tracy Sancerre to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
5h 39m€81–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun to Bourges Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Bourges to Lyonbus 724
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus
9h 52m€37–70Drive 373.7 km
- Drive from Sancerre to Valencecar 373.7 km
4h 59m€60–86Train
- Take the train from Cosne Sur Loire to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Villetrain Ter
6h 54m€76–141
Sancerre to Valence by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sancerre to Valence is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sancerre to Valence is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Sancerre to Valence station. However, there are services departing from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun and arriving at Valence - Central Bus Station via Bourges and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Sancerre to Valence. However, there are services departing from Tracy Sancerre and arriving at Valence Ville via Nevers, Lyon Part Dieu and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Sancerre and Valence is 422 km. The road distance is 373.7 km.
The best way to get from Sancerre to Valence without a car is to train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud which takes 5h 39m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Sancerre to Valence, including transfers.
Sancerre to Valence bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun station.
Sancerre to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Tracy Sancerre station.
The best way to get from Sancerre to Valence is to train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud which takes 5h 39m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Sancerre, France and Valence, France?
You can take a vehicle from Sancerre to Valence Ville via Tracy Sancerre, Nevers, Lyon Part Dieu, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun to Valence - Central Bus Station via Bourges and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 9h 52m.
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 Tracy Sancerre to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- 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 Cosne Sur Loire to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Sancerre Avenue De Verdun to Bourges Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Sancerre to Valence bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bourges Gare Routiere station.
Sancerre to Valence train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sancerre to Valence is 374 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Sancerre to Valence.
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