There are 5 ways to get from Valence to Thonon-les-Bains 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 via Lyon
best- 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 Bellegarde to Thonon Les Bainstrain Ter
4h 59m€47–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Valence to Annemassebus FlixBus N1156
5h 30m€26–44Drive 244.7 km
- Drive from Valence to Thonon-les-Bainscar 244.7 km
2h 52m€38–55Train
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from Annecy to Annemassetrain Ter
5h 30m€51–101Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 10m€27–50
Valence to Thonon-les-Bains by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valence to Thonon-les-Bains is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Valence to Thonon-les-Bains is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Valence to Thonon-les-Bains. However, there are services departing from Valence and arriving at Annemasse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Valence to Thonon-les-Bains. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Thonon Les Bains via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lyon Part Dieu and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Valence and Thonon-les-Bains is 310 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.
The best way to get from Valence to Thonon-les-Bains without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 59m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Valence to Thonon-les-Bains, including transfers.
Valence to Thonon-les-Bains bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Valence station.
Valence to Thonon-les-Bains train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
The best way to get from Valence to Thonon-les-Bains is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 59m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Valence, France and Thonon-les-Bains, France?
You can take a train from Valence Ville to Thonon Les Bains via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lyon Part Dieu, and Bellegarde in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Valence to Annemasse twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bellegarde to Thonon Les Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
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
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Thonon Les Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Ville to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Valence to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- 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
- 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 Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Valence to Thonon-les-Bains bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annemasse station.
Valence to Thonon-les-Bains train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Thonon-les-Bains is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Valence to Thonon-les-Bains.
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