There are 3 ways to get from Valence to Montbrison by bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Valence Gare Routiere I to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Châteaucreux Gare Routiere to E. Baunebus L11
3h 15m€20–26Train
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrisontrain Ter
4h 12m€29–62Drive 128.9 km
- Drive from Valence to Montbrisoncar 128.9 km
2h 3m€21–30
Valence to Montbrison by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valence to Montbrison is to bus which costs €19 - €26 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Valence to Montbrison is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Valence to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Valence Gare Routiere I and arriving at E. Baune via Châteaucreux Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Valence to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Montbrison via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Valence and Montbrison is 131 km. The road distance is 128.9 km.
The best way to get from Valence to Montbrison without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €19 - €26.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Valence to Montbrison, including transfers.
Valence to Montbrison bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Valence Gare Routiere I station.
Valence to Montbrison train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
The best way to get from Valence to Montbrison is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs €19 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €65 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Valence, France and Montbrison, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a bus from Valence Gare Routiere I to E. Baune via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and Châteaucreux Gare Routiere in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valence Ville to Montbrison via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrison
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Valence Gare Routiere I to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Châteaucreux Gare Routiere to E. Baune
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Valence to Montbrison bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere station.
Valence to Montbrison train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Montbrison is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Valence to Montbrison.
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