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Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
The city's main museum, set in the former episcopal palace, with archaeology, fine arts, and notable Rhône Valley collections in a central historic setting.
We are not able to find a bus between these two places.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gap to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a bus costs an average of $40.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Gap to Valence:
A train is $1 (€0.98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gap to Valence costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 37m by bus vs 2h 39m by car) and save roughly $3 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($42 (€34) vs $45 (€37)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:33PM | Duration 4h08 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:57PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Gap to Valence buses for tomorrow, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:00 AM Gap | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Valence | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gap to Valence run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:16, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 6:16 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
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The old town is the most atmospheric area for historic streets, monuments, and slow walking between heritage sites.
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Legendary Michelin-starred restaurant by Anne-Sophie Pic, known for refined contemporary French cuisine and an elegant luxury setting.
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Moderate by French standards: cafés and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up small taxi fares.
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