There are 6 ways to get from Valence to Châtel by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Aigletrain Ir / ...
5h 41m€77–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
8h 7m€19–51Drive 278.5 km
- Drive from Valence to Châtelcar 278.5 km
3h 28m€45–65Train, bus via Lyon
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from St Julien En Genevois to Thonon Les Bainstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
7h 34m€49–113Train, bus
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain K21
- Take the train from St Julien En Genevois to Thonon Les Bainstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
8h 7m€73–118Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from St Julien En Genevois to Thonon Les Bainstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Les Arts to Eglisebus 12
8h 8m€51–104
Valence to Châtel by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valence to Châtel is to bus which costs €19 - €55 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Valence to Châtel is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Valence station to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Valence - Central Bus Station and arriving at Eglise via Annecy - Bus Station and Les Arts. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Valence to Châtel. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Aigle via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Valence and Châtel is 401 km. The road distance is 278.5 km.
The best way to get from Valence to Châtel without a car is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs €19 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Valence to Châtel, including transfers.
Valence to Châtel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valence - Central Bus Station.
Valence to Châtel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
The best way to get from Valence to Châtel is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €55 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Valence, France and Châtel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Valence Ville to Châtel via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Aigle in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Eglise via Annecy - Bus Station, Thonon-les-Bains, and Les Arts in around 8h 7m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Valence to Châtel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Valence to Châtel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Châtel is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Valence to Châtel.
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