- 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
$105
Average price
$183
Fastest journey
4 h 28 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
659 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Valence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Valence will cost around $183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
Of the 52 trains that leave Brussels for Valence on Thu, Jul 30, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct trains cover the 659 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest trains will take 4 h 37 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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12335Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 409 miles (659 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$135 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Valence:
A bus is $76 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Valence costing on average $135 (€135).
A bus is $158 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Valence costing on average $217 (€217).
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
The journey is about 4h 4m faster (4h 20m by train vs 8h 24m by car) and roughly $49 (€49) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($135 (€135) vs $185 (€185)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Valence trains for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9428+ 6195 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h35 | 7:48 PM Valence Ville | 1 transfer | |
9328+ 6195 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h35 | 7:48 PM Valence Ville | 1 transfer | |
9428+ 12337 | 11:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h41 | 4:54 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 6195 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h05 | 7:48 PM Valence Ville | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 6227 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 9h10 | 9:53 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9338+ 6277 | 12:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h23 | 7:06 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9440+ 6195 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h35 | 7:48 PM Valence Ville | 1 transfer | |
9440+ 6227 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 8h40 | 9:53 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9440+ 6277 | 1:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h53 | 7:06 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9450+ 6225 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h10 | 7:53 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9450+ 6195 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h05 | 7:48 PM Valence Ville | 1 transfer | |
9450+ 6227 | 2:43 PM Brussels-Midi | 7h10 | 9:53 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 6225 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h37 | 7:53 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 6227 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 6h37 | 9:53 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9352+ 6279 | 3:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h49 | 9:05 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9836 | 4:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h29 | 8:46 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
9362+ 5741+ 6200 | On time 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 14h20 | 7:02 AM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 2 transfers | |
9362+ 6227 | 4:42 PM Brussels-Midi | 5h11 | 9:53 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 6227 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h37 | 9:53 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9464+ 6227 | 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 4h37 | 9:53 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9364+ 5741+ 6200 | On time 5:16 PM Brussels-Midi | 13h46 | 7:02 AM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 2 transfers | |
9370+ 5741+ 6200 | On time 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 12h49 | 7:02 AM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 2 transfers | |
9470+ 5741+ 6200 | On time 6:13 PM Brussels-Midi | 12h49 | 7:02 AM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, July 30 | |||||
9302+ 12339 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h23 | 12:55 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9302+ 6275 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h33 | 1:05 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9302+ 12337 | 6:32 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h22 | 4:54 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9810 | 6:37 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h38 | 11:15 AM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
9304+ 12339 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h42 | 12:55 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 12337 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h41 | 4:54 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9304+ 6275 | 7:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h52 | 1:05 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 12339 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h13 | 12:55 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 6275 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 5h23 | 1:05 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9308+ 12337 | 7:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h12 | 4:54 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9410+ 12339 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h42 | 12:55 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9410+ 6275 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 1:05 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9310+ 6275 | 8:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 1:05 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9812 | 8:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h28 | 12:45 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
9414+ 6195 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 11h05 | 7:48 PM Valence Ville | 1 transfer | |
9414+ 12337 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h11 | 4:54 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9414+ 6277 | 8:43 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h23 | 7:06 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 6195 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 10h32 | 7:48 PM Valence Ville | 1 transfer | |
9416+ 12337 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h38 | 4:54 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9316+ 12337 | 9:16 AM Brussels-Midi | 7h38 | 4:54 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 6195 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h35 | 7:48 PM Valence Ville | 1 transfer | |
9422+ 12337 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h41 | 4:54 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9322+ 12337 | 10:13 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h41 | 4:54 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9826 | 10:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 4h28 | 2:45 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 0 transfersDirect | |
9326+ 6195 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 9h06 | 7:48 PM Valence Ville | 1 transfer | |
9326+ 12337 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 6h12 | 4:54 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
9326+ 6277 | 10:42 AM Brussels-Midi | 8h24 | 7:06 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Brussels to Valence run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 (€81) but you can travel from only $34 (€34) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 18:17. The fastest train covers the 409 miles (659 km) distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 409 miles (659 km) |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€81) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 37m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 6:17 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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 TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud -> Valence Ville Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Valence by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Valence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Valence trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud station pair, with some services arriving at Valence Ville. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Valence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud is 4 km from Valence city centre. Public transport options include:
Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: PAUL, Selecta
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near the restrooms.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:45 - 17:00. Information desks are located in the center of the passenger building.
Available at Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud: Accessible facilities such as toilets, train platforms, and ramps and additional assistance as needed.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Romans Valence Gare TGV, Hôtel Première Classe Valence Nord, Bed & Breakfast À la Belle Histoire.
Valence Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Café Victor Hugo, La Table de Jeanne
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Valence Ville. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Valence Ville. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Valence Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Valence Ville: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valence Ville: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de France, Ibis Valence Sud, Atrium Hotel.
Valence, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Valence, Gare Routière.
Wi-Fi is available at Valence, Gare Routière. ATMs are available at Valence, Gare Routière.
Available at Valence, Gare Routière: Parking, WC.
Available at Valence, Gare Routière: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valence, Gare Routière.
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