- Must visit
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
$189
Average price
$220
Fastest journey
6 h 23 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
341 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Valence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Valence will cost around $220 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $189.
Of the 5 trains that leave Milan for Valence on Sun, Jun 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 341 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 23 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 8 h 29 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 211 miles (341 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$162 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $250 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg 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 Milan to Valence:
A bus is $112 (€91) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Valence costing on average $162 (€132).
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Valence costing on average $199 (€162).
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
The journey is about 6m faster (5h 59m by train vs 6h 5m by car) and roughly $87 (€71) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($162 (€132) vs $250 (€204)). 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.
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 Milan to Valence trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:10 PM Milan | 7h18 | 9:28 PM Valence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Milan | 7h18 | 10:28 PM Valence | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
![]() | 9:55 AM Milan | 8h29 | 6:24 PM Valence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Milan | 6h23 | 4:33 PM Valence | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Milan | 6h23 | 5:33 PM Valence | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Milan to Valence run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $91 (€74) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 16:10. The fastest train covers the 211 miles (341 km) distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 211 miles (341 km) |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€74) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 4:10 PM |
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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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