- Must visit
Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Valence’s main art and archaeology museum in the old bishopric. It combines regional history, fine arts, and an excellent panoramic terrace.
Cheapest price
€45
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Valence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Valence will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
Of the 11 buses that leave Nice for Valence on Tue, Aug 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 233 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 6 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €90.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price | €264 Average price | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Valence:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Valence costing on average €61.
A bus is €230 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Valence costing on average €264.
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Flight takes on average 5h 24m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €68. The journey takes 5h 7m versus 3h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Valence buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h05 | 10:35 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
5866 | 7:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 5h50 | 12:50 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h30 | 4:25 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 6h55 | 5:10 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 6h55 | 7:35 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h30 | 9:45 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 6h30 | 10:35 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 6h15 | 10:35 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
5696 | 4:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 5h45 | 10:15 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h40 | 12:50 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 7h00 | 1:20 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nice to Valence run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Valence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Valence trip today.
Valence’s main art and archaeology museum in the old bishopric. It combines regional history, fine arts, and an excellent panoramic terrace.
Center dedicated to Armenia’s history, culture, and memory. It reflects the strong Armenian heritage present in Valence and the wider region.
Contemporary art venue presenting rotating exhibitions. It is valued for accessible programming and a fresh local perspective on visual culture.
Valence’s signature hilltop park with fountains, statues, and sweeping Rhône views. It is the city’s essential promenade and viewpoint.
Historic center area of narrow lanes, heritage facades, and small plazas. It is best explored on foot for architecture and local character.
Central square beside major heritage sites. It is a natural starting point for exploring old Valence and taking in the historic atmosphere.
Ravioles du Dauphiné are tiny cheese-filled pasta squares, usually served gratinéed. They are a signature specialty of the Drôme and nearby Valence area.
Caillette is a rustic Drôme pork pâté with herbs and greens, baked in caul fat. It is a beloved local charcuterie found in markets and traditional eateries.
Suisse de Valence is an orange blossom shortbread biscuit shaped like a little figure. It is a classic Valence pastry linked to Easter and local baking traditions.
Michelin-starred destination by Anne-Sophie Pic, known for refined creative cuisine and elegant service in a luxurious setting.
Historic brasserie near the station serving classic French and Lyonnais dishes in a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Well-known traditional restaurant focused on regional cuisine, including ravioles and local produce, in a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Small change is fine for cafes and taxis, but not required.
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Valence Gare Routière -> Valence Ville, Valence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice to Valence by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Valence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nice to Valence buses use the Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) to Valence, Gare Routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Nice and Valence bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Terminal (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of Terminal 1.
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
Available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Elevators, ramps.
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