There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Gare de Valence TGV by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Lyon, train • 8h 2m
Cheapest option
Bus, train #2 • 31h 40m
5 alternative options
Fly to Geneva, train • 8h 36m
Fly to Nice, train • 10h 7m
Bus, train via Bratislava • 27h 37m
Bus, train • 30h 38m
Drive • 17h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Gare de Valence TGV is to bus and train which costs $100 - $170 and takes 31h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Gare de Valence TGV is to fly and train which takes 8h 2m and costs $150 - $500.
The distance between Sofia and Gare de Valence TGV is 1611 km. The road distance is 1855.3 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to Gare de Valence TGV without a car is to bus and train via Bratislava which takes 27h 37m and costs $180 - $480.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Sofia to Gare de Valence TGV, including transfers.
Gare de Valence TGV is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 12:46 PM in Sofia and 11:46 AM in Gare de Valence TGV.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Gare de Valence TGV is 1855 km. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Sofia to Gare de Valence TGV.
There are 539+ hotels available in Gare de Valence TGV. Prices start at €35 per night.
- Distance: 1611.3 km
- Duration: 8h 2m
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Gare de Valence TGV, France?
There is no direct connection from Sofia to Gare de Valence TGV. However, you can take the shuttle to Sofia Airport, take the walk to Sofia airport, fly to Lyon, take the walk to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Tgv, take the train to Valence, then take the train to Gare de Valence TGV. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Sofia Airport, take the walk to Sofia airport, fly to Geneva, take the walk to Genève-Aéroport, take the train to Genève, take the train to Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, take the train to Lyon Part Dieu, then take the train to Gare de Valence TGV.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Sofia to Lyon via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €800
Flights from Sofia to Geneva via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
Flights from Sofia to Nice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €550
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Sofia to Lyon via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €230 - €1200
Flights from Sofia to Geneva via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600
Flights from Sofia to Nice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €200 - €600
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Sofia to Lyon via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €1400
Flights from Sofia to Nice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €550
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Sofia to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €220
Flights from Sofia to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €330
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Sofia to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Sofia to Geneva via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Sofia to Lyon via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €1400
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Sofia to Lyon via Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €190
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Sofia to Lyon via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €220
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Sofia to Nice via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €550
Train from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Tgv to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Antibes to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Zürich Hb to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Mulhouse to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Nîmes to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €23 - €35
- 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €40
- 1st Class
- €45 - €60
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €23
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €20
- 1st Class
- €17 - €23
Train from Antibes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €95
- 1st Class
- €95 - €130
Train from Zuerich Hb to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €60
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65 - €120
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €65 - €90
- 1st Class
- €90 - €120
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
Train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €65
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €50 - €65
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Hb to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €0
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- First Class
- €0
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- First Class
- €3
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26 - €40
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- normandie.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- normandie.fr
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €170
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €75
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg)
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- €55 - €80
- Comfort
- €65 - €90
- Premium
- €90 - €120
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia to Bratislava
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €55
- Website
- http://en.union-ivkoni.com/
- Phone
- 02 981 1040
- travel@yubim.eu
- Website
- yubim.eu
Bus from Sofia to Marseille-St-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Schedules at
- yubim.eu
- Phone
- +3592917400
- info@darytravel.com
- Website
- dary.bg
Bus from Sofia to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €88
- Schedules at
- dary.bg
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Go beyond Paris, the Alps, the Loire chateaux and the French Riviera.
Read the travel guideTrain travel in France: A guide to SNCF
From the famed TGVs to no-frills Ouigo, we explain which SNCF train to choose and how to book.
Read the travel guideHeading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
We compare the different Eurail types and help you decide if a Eurail Pass is right for you
Read the travel guideTrain travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Top tips on how to best navigate the nation by train, from Alicante to Zaragoza
Read the travel guide