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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nantes to Valence
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Valence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $515.
Distance: 347 miles (559 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$96 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $515 Average price | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 45m Average total duration 13h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Nantes to Valence, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Valence:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Valence costing on average $182.
A bus is $419 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Valence costing on average $515.
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
Tickets start at around $96 compared to roughly $229 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $133. The journey takes 13h 15m versus 7h 32m 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.
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How to get from Nantes to Valence by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nantes to Valence is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:50 AM 17h10 Nantes 3:00 AM Valence $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:50 AM 17h10 Nantes 3:00 AM Valence $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:40 AM 14h10 Nantes 1:50 AM Valence $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:55 PM 20h55 Nantes 7:50 PM Valence $67 1 One-way 0 transfers3:30 PM 16h00 Nantes 7:30 AM Valence $70 1 One-way 0 transfers7:35 PM 18h30 Nantes 2:05 PM Valence $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Valence:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Valence costing on average $182.
A bus is $419 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Valence costing on average $515.
Other travel options to Valence take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 45m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nantes and Valence as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud.
- Buses mostly depart from Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Valence, Gare Routière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Valence by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, easyJet, CitizenPlane, Volotea, Air Baltic to go to Valence by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Valence by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet, CitizenPlane, Volotea.
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