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Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Valence
Valence's main museum, housed in the former episcopal palace, with fine arts, archaeology, and strong Rhône Valley collections.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Briançon to Valence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Briançon to Valence will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 3 trains that leave Briançon for Valence on Thu, Jun 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Briançon to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Briançon to Valence:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Briançon to Valence costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 16m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.30 (€-0.24). The journey takes 3h 54m versus 3h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Briançon to Valence trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:47 AM Briançon | 3h43 | 1:30 PM Valence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Briançon | 3h50 | 5:00 PM Valence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Briançon | 3h50 | 6:00 PM Valence | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Briançon to Valence run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $55 (€44) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 5:07 AM |
Last train 8:15 PM |
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Elegant city park next to the center, loved for mature trees, flower beds, and relaxed strolling near the Rhône.
The historic old town with lanes, small squares, and heritage buildings, ideal for slow walking and architecture lovers.
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Prices are moderate by French standards. Lunch deals and bakeries are affordable, while dinner and hotels cost more in peak periods.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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