- 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
$22
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Valence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Valence will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 13 buses that leave Paris for Valence on Thu, Aug 27, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 27 the direct buses cover the 477 km distance in an average of 7 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Thu, Aug 27 the slowest buses will take 8 h 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.
5133 · 5695
94765 · 5867
4787 · 5695
50617
FlixBus
FlixBus
50617
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $223 Average price | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Valence:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Valence costing on average $108 (€87).
A bus is $176 (€142) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Valence costing on average $223 (€179).
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $178 (€143) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $132 (€106). The journey takes 6h 58m versus 5h 57m 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, FlixBus, 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 12:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Valence buses for tomorrow, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 8h40 | 3:20 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h30 | 2:30 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
94765 · 5867 | 9:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h50 | 5:55 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h00 | 6:00 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h05 | 3:20 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h50 | 3:50 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 8h50 | 6:30 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50617 | 9:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 7h15 | 5:00 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 9h20 | 8:30 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
5133 · 5695 | 11:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h10 | 8:30 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h00 | 8:30 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
4787 · 5695 | 11:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 8h35 | 8:30 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Valence run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 6h 40m.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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 Paris to Valence buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Valence, Gare Routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Valence bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Pont de Levallois is 6 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Pont de Levallois has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Paris, Pont de Levallois. ATMs are available at Paris, Pont de Levallois.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Pont de Levallois.
Available at Paris, Pont de Levallois: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Pont de Levallois: The station is accessible for disabled individuals.
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