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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Valence is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Valence is to fly and train which takes 3h 34m and costs €120 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Valence?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Valence station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Valence - Central Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Valence?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Valence. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Valence Ville via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Valence?

The distance between Switzerland and Valence is 632 km. The road distance is 481.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Valence without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Switzerland to Valence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Valence bus from?

Switzerland to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Valence train from?

Switzerland to Valence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Valence?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Valence is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the Switzerland to Valence bus arrive?

Switzerland to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Switzerland to Valence train arrive?

Switzerland to Valence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Valence?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Valence is 481 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Switzerland to Valence.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Valence?

There are 876+ hotels available in Valence.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
7h 37m
€147–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus FlixBus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 38m
€43–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Valence Villetrain Ter
9h 44m
€46–88
Drive 481.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Valencecar 481.3 km
5h 21m
€87–126
Fly Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence Villetrain
6h 40m
€150–419
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain K21
9h 8m
€159–261
Fly Geneva International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
3h 34m
€121–262
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
6h 4m
€85–236

Switzerland to Valence by train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 632.2 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Valence, France?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Valence Ville via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Valence - Central Bus Station via Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 10h 38m.

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