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Musée du Département de l'Ardèche
Departmental museum presenting contemporary art exhibitions in a restored historic setting. A strong cultural stop for visitors interested in regional programming.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valence to Privas is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valence to Privas will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Sat, Nov 14, we found 2 buses from Valence to Privas, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 14 the direct buses cover the 32 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .
On Sat, Nov 14 the slowest buses will take 1 h 2 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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Buses from Valence to Privas run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Valence to Privas.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:13AM | Duration 1h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:03AM | Duration 1h03 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:02PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:04PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:09PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:06PM | Duration 1h01 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:36PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:08PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 1h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:56PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:57PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:48PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:57PM | Duration 0h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Valence to Privas buses for today, Friday, November 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:00 PM Valence | 0h57 | 7:57 PM Privas | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 11:00 AM Valence | 1h02 | 12:02 PM Privas | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Valence | 1h02 | 1:02 PM Privas | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Departmental museum presenting contemporary art exhibitions in a restored historic setting. A strong cultural stop for visitors interested in regional programming.
Art and heritage venue in a former chapel, hosting exhibitions and cultural events in an atmospheric historic interior near the center of Privas.
Exhibition space dedicated to local culture and temporary displays, useful for discovering artists and community heritage in central Privas.
Main square in Privas lined with civic buildings and everyday town life. A practical starting point for exploring shops, markets, and nearby heritage sites.
Historic center streets with narrow lanes, traditional facades, and small urban details that reveal the character of Privas on an easy walking route.
Pleasant urban park for a short walk or break, with greenery and a relaxed setting close to the center of Privas.
Sweet chestnut spread from Ardèche, prized in Privas for the area's chestnut groves and long confectionery tradition.
Candied chestnuts slowly glazed in sugar syrup. A classic Ardèche specialty linked to local chestnut production and festive confectionery.
Whole Ardèche chestnuts preserved in syrup, eaten as a dessert or with pastries. A signature local product of the region around Privas.
Traditional restaurant in Privas serving regional French cooking in a relaxed setting. Good for Ardèche specialties and classic set menus.
Casual crêperie and restaurant in Privas with savory galettes, sweet crêpes, and easygoing service suited to a simple local meal.
Established hotel restaurant near Privas offering refined seasonal French dishes in a quieter, more polished atmosphere.
Moderate for France: lodging and dining are usually lower than in major cities, while local buses are low cost. Tourist prices stay fairly manageable year-round.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up. In cafes, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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