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Compare train and bus for Grenoble to Valence
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Grenoble to Valence
Compare the available ways to get from Grenoble to Valence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Valence:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Valence costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Grenoble to Valence
How to get from Grenoble to Valence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grenoble to Valence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3317310:35 AM 1h00 Grenoble Gare Routière 11:35 AM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3317310:35 AM 1h00 Grenoble Gare Routière 11:35 AM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
966425:05 PM 0h59 Gare de Grenoble 6:04 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
88863412:05 PM 1h00 Gare de Grenoble 1:05 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
88852012:30 PM 1h04 Gare de Grenoble 1:34 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
175242:30 PM 1h04 Gare de Grenoble 3:34 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
3314711:35 AM 1h00 Grenoble Gare Routière 12:35 PM Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM 8h00 Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) 6:30 AM Valence, Gare Routière $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Valence:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Valence costing on average $23.
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grenoble and Valence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Grenoble and arrive in Valence Ville.
- Buses mostly depart from Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) and arrive in Valence, Gare Routière.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Valence by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Valence by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar.
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