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

The cheapest way to get from Valence to Nantes is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valence to Nantes is to train and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Valence and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Valence station to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Valence - Central Bus Station and arriving at Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Valence and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Valence to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Nantes via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Valence to Nantes?

The distance between Valence and Nantes is 644 km. The road distance is 679 km.

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

The best way to get from Valence to Nantes without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 6h 14m and costs €140 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Valence to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valence to Nantes bus from?

Valence to Nantes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valence - Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Valence to Nantes train from?

Valence to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.

Train or bus from Valence to Nantes?

The best way to get from Valence to Nantes is to train via Lyon which takes 6h 14m and costs €140 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Valence to Nantes bus arrive?

Valence to Nantes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Valence to Nantes train arrive?

Valence to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Valence to Nantes?

Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Nantes is 679 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Valence to Nantes.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Nantes?

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Valence to Nantes - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Valence to Nantes by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
best
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
3h 25m
€87–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 20m
€69–125
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nantestrain Tgv
6h 14m
€148–323
Drive 679 km
1. Drive from Valence to Nantescar 679 km
9h 2m
€106–152
Train, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
5h 18m
€189–465
Train
1. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nantestrain Tgv
6h 34m
€152–315
Bus via Thiers
1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Micheletbus E03
2. Take the bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Ouest - Plateforme multimodalebus X18
3. Take the bus from Thiers to Nantesbus 724
15h 35m
€71–121

Valence to Nantes by train

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Distance: 644.1 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Valence, France and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Valence Ville to Nantes via Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 11h 20m.

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