There are 4 ways to get from Valence to La Plagne by train, bus, car, or shuttle
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 Ville to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Aime La Plagnetrain Ter
4h 18m€68–115Drive 230 km
cheapest- Drive from Valence to La Plagnecar 230 km
2h 32m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Aime - La Plagnebus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 24m€54–85Train, bus, shuttle
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain K21
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Plagne
7h 14m€106–180
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valence to La Plagne is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Valence to La Plagne is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Valence station to La Plagne. However, there are services departing from Valence - Central Bus Station and arriving at Aime - La Plagne via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Valence to La Plagne. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Aime La Plagne via Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Valence and La Plagne is 245 km. The road distance is 230 km.
The best way to get from Valence to La Plagne without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Valence to La Plagne, including transfers.
Valence to La Plagne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valence - Central Bus Station.
Valence to La Plagne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.
The best way to get from Valence to La Plagne is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Valence, France and La Plagne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Valence Ville to La Plagne via Montmélian and Aime La Plagne in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to La Plagne via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Aime - La Plagne in around 5h 24m.
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 Valence Ville to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Aime La Plagne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Valence Ville to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Aime - La Plagne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- [email protected]
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Plagne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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More Questions & Answers
Valence to La Plagne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Valence to La Plagne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valence to La Plagne is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Valence to La Plagne.
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