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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.
Flights from Paris to Valence depart on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $105 (€86) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 06:00, the last at 22:55. The fastest flight covers the 296 miles (477 km) distance in 1h 5m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 296 miles (477 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€86) |
Flights per day 21 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 5m |
First flight 6:00 AM |
Last flight 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price
$316
Average price
$736
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Flights per day
21
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap flight 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 $736 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $316.
Of the 21 flights that leave Paris for Valence onSat, Jul 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct flights cover the 477 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the longest flights will take 3 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.
AF7370
SN3632+
SN3587
SN3630+
SN3587
OS362 · OS355
LH1041 · LH1082
AF7370
AF7362
AF7364
SN3630+
SN3587
SN3632+
SN3587Omio 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 48m. 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 $105.
Distance: 296 miles (477 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$271 Average price | $93 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Valence costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $232 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Valence costing on average $271 (€223).
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 39m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Valence flights for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1031 · LH1078 | 11:20 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h50 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2229 · LH2250 | 12:00 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h05 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4195+ LH115 · LH1082 | 2:25 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h05 | 11:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4195+ LH113 · LH1082 | 2:25 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h05 | 11:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7368 | 4:30 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h20 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1041 · LH1082 | 6:40 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 4h50 | 11:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7370 | 8:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h10 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2237 · LH2246 | 8:55 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 11h55 | 8:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 11 | |||||
LH4197+ LH2248 | 6:25 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h55 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4197+ LH95 · LH1076 | 6:25 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h30 | 1:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS370 · OS355 | 7:05 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 12h15 | 7:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1051 · LH1076 | 7:20 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h35 | 1:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1051 · LH100 · LH2250 | 7:20 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h45 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1051 · LH102 · LH2250 | 7:20 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h45 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7362 | 8:20 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h10 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
SN3632+ SN3587 | 8:30 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 3h55 | 12:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3630+ SN3587 | 8:55 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 3h30 | 12:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4193+ LH103 · LH1078 | 9:00 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h10 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4193+ LH101 · LH1078 | 9:00 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h10 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH4193+ LH2250 | 9:00 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 8h05 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7364 | 9:15 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 1h15 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS362 · OS355 | 9:55 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h25 | 7:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1029 · LH1078 | 10:30 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h40 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1029 · LH108 · LH2250 | 10:30 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h35 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
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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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