There are 7 ways to get from Valence to Bordeaux by train, plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, train (TGV), 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.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
3h 21m€67–193Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Guilherand-Granges to Bordeaux567.9 km
7h 43m€10Train
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
7h 25m€113–245Bus
- Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 46m€59–105Train via Avignon
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Avignon Centretrain Ter
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
8h 14m€119–277Bus via Saint-Étienne
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Micheletbus E03
- Take the bus from Saint-Étienne to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N706 / ...
11h 50m€53–88Drive 571 km
- Drive from Valence to Bordeauxcar 571 km
7h€89–129
Valence to Bordeaux by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valence to Bordeaux is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Valence to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs €65 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Valence station to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Valence - Central Bus Station and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Valence to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Valence and Bordeaux is 570 km. The road distance is 571 km.
The best way to get from Valence to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €110 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Valence to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Valence to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valence - Central Bus Station.
Valence to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
The best way to get from Valence to Bordeaux is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Valence, France and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a train from Valence Ville to Bordeaux St Jean via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Valence Ville to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Ville to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Valence Ville to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Saint-Étienne to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Michelet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Guilherand-Granges to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Valence to Bordeaux bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Valence to Bordeaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Bordeaux is 571 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Valence to Bordeaux.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valence and Bordeaux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



























