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Paris to Valence Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

TGV INOUI and OUIGO run from Paris Gare de Lyon to Valence TGV Rhone-Alpes Sud, with roughly 15-20 direct departures a day depending on the date. The fastest services take about 2 hours 10 minutes; stopping patterns vary, with some trains calling at Lyon Saint-Exupery TGV. Check Valence Ville separately, as the high-speed station is outside the city and a TER connection may be needed. TGV INOUI offers Second and First Class, while OUIGO has standard seating with optional extras. Illustrative one-way fares run from about EUR 19 to EUR 120 ($21-$132 USD), from low-cost advance tickets to higher-priced flexible options. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August.

13Nov

Seats

Paris

Valence

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:42

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

2h 11m

08:53

ValenceValence TGV

Secondary station

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 9711

from

82 USD

2h 11m, Direct

06:42

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

08:53

ValenceValence TGV

Secondary station

from

82 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 9711

06:42

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

2h 11m

08:53

ValenceValence TGV

Secondary station

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 12331

from

196 USD

2h 11m, Direct

06:42

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

08:53

ValenceValence TGV

Secondary station

from

196 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 12331

Day trains

12:14

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

2h 28m

14:42

ValenceValence Ville

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6193

from

56 USD

2h 28m, Direct

12:14

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

14:42

ValenceValence Ville

from

56 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6193

14:42

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

2h 8m

16:50

ValenceValence TGV

Secondary station

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 9715

from

82 USD

2h 8m, Direct

14:42

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

16:50

ValenceValence TGV

Secondary station

from

82 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 9715

Evening trains

18:56

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

2h 7m

21:03

ValenceValence TGV

Secondary station

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6279

from

82 USD

2h 7m, Direct

18:56

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

21:03

ValenceValence TGV

Secondary station

from

82 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6279

19:42

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

2h 11m

21:53

ValenceValence TGV

Secondary station

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6227

from

196 USD

2h 11m, Direct

19:42

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

21:53

ValenceValence TGV

Secondary station

from

196 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 6227

First train

06:42

Last train

19:42

Travel duration

2h 26m

Daily departures

Departure station

Paris

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Valence

Ticket price

$36

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Paris to Valence Route Overview

Valence has two distinct arrival options: Valence TGV in Alixan and Valence Ville in the city center. The TGV station's upper platforms carry TER trains toward Valence Ville and Grenoble, while high-speed trains use the lower level. TGV INOUI and OUIGO tickets include an assigned seat, with no non-reserved carriage option. Allow time for the local connection rather than treating the two Valence stations as interchangeable.

Travel time

2h 26m

Train type

Fastest trip

2h 7m

Longest trip

3h 3m

Paris

Paris Gare de Lyon serves the capital's southeast-bound TGV routes from the 12th arrondissement. Metro lines 1 and 14 and RER lines A and D serve the station; check your departure hall before heading to the platform.

Paris Gare de l'Est

Paris-East Station, Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Station

Paris Austerlitz

Paris-Austerlitz Station, 85, Quai d'Austerlitz, Quartier de la Salpêtrière, 13th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75013, France

Paris Montparnasse

Paris-Montparnasse Station, Allée de la 2e Division Blindée, Quartier Necker, 15th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75015, France

Paris Gare de Lyon

Paris-Lyon Station, Place Louis Armand, Quartier des Quinze-Vingts, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Paris Gare de l’Est

Station

Paris St-Lazare

Paris-Saint Lazarus Station, 13, Rue d'Amsterdam, Quartier de l'Europe, 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75008, France

Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare du Nord, Rue Demarquay, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Paris-Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne Station, Rampe d'accès à la gare de Bercy, Quartier de Bercy, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Disneyland Paris

Station

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (RER), Circuit 2, Tremblay-en-France, Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 95716, France

Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.

Station

2h 26m

Valence

Valence stands on the Rhone, with its old town around Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral. Valence TGV Rhone-Alpes Sud is outside the city in Alixan, while Valence Ville is the station for the center and Parc Jouvet.

Valence TGV

Valence TGV Sud Rhône-Alpes, Rue d'Alembert, Parc d'activités de Rovaltain - Valence TGV, Alixan, Valence, Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 26300, France

Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Station

Valence Ville

Valence-Ville, 38, Rue Denis Papin, Valence, Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 26000, France

Available Ticket Classes

Paris - Valence TGV INOUI offers Second Class with 2+2 seating and First Class with 2+1 seating. Both have assigned seats; fare flexibility depends on the ticket purchased rather than class alone. OUIGO Grande Vitesse has a single standard class, with optional paid choices such as seat selection and extra luggage; it has no First Class or onboard bar.

from

$56

2nd Class

from

$66

1st Class

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

Paris - Valence TGV INOUI and OUIGO have different luggage allowances. Label your bags and check the rules for the service named on your ticket.

Luggage Allowance

TGV INOUI allows two bags up to 70 x 90 x 50 cm each and one small item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm; you must carry them yourself. OUIGO's basic allowance is one cabin bag up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm and one personal item up to 36 x 27 x 15 cm; larger or additional bags require a paid option.

Storage Facilities

Paris - Valence TGV trainsets have overhead shelves and shared luggage racks near carriage entrances; layouts vary by trainset. On double-deck trains, use racks on your seating level where possible and keep stairs, doors, and aisles clear.

Special Items

On TGV INOUI, a folded or dismantled bicycle must be bagged within 130 x 90 cm; an assembled bicycle needs a reservable bicycle space where offered. OUIGO requires a paid option for a covered folded or dismantled bicycle. Check service-specific limits for skis, sports gear, and musical instruments before booking.

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Paris to Valence Map

Direct trains leave Paris Gare de Lyon for the LGV Sud-Est, then follow the LGV Rhone-Alpes past the Lyon area toward Valence TGV. Depending on the service, intermediate calls may include Le Creusot TGV, Macon Loche TGV, or Lyon Saint-Exupery TGV; many trains skip these stations. The route crosses Burgundy's farmland before reaching the Rhone corridor. At Valence TGV, TER connections continue toward Valence Ville and Grenoble.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 25m

Price from

$36

Departures

727

Rating

Train

OUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 25m

Price from

$38

Departures

126

Rating

Paris - Valence trains run throughout the day without airport transfers, although a city-center-to-city-center trip usually needs the local link from Valence TGV to Valence Ville. Coaches typically take around 7-9 hours, with fares varying by date and boarding point. There is no scheduled nonstop passenger flight from Paris to Valence; flying to Lyon adds a substantial onward transfer. Electric TGV travel generally has lower emissions per passenger than flying or traveling alone by car.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

2h 26m

$36-$206

Bus

Apprx.

8h 0m

$20-$65

Flight

Apprx.

Cities at Both Ends

Paris combines medieval Notre-Dame with the Louvre's former royal palace; Gare de Lyon lies east of the historic center near the Seine. Valence preserves the Romanesque Saint-Apollinaire Cathedral and Renaissance Maison des Tetes. Valence TGV requires an onward link for the old town, while Valence Ville is close to Parc Jouvet.

Paris

France's largest rail hub, with high-speed, intercity, regional, overnight, and cross-border services from several terminal stations.

Valence

A Rhone Valley rail hub with TGV access at Valence TGV and regional TER services through Valence Ville.

FAQ about the Paris - Valence Route

How much is the train from Paris to Valence?

Illustrative one-way fares range from about EUR 19 to EUR 120 ($21-$132 USD). OUIGO advance tickets are often among the cheapest options, but luggage and seat-selection extras can change the total. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long does Paris to Valence take, and which station should I choose?

The quickest direct trains reach Valence TGV in about 2 hours 10 minutes; additional stops lengthen the trip. Choose Valence Ville for the city center, checking whether your result is a direct train or includes a TER connection. Valence TGV is in Alixan, not within walking distance of the old town.

How do I book Paris to Valence train tickets?

Enter Paris and your chosen Valence station on Rail Monsters, select a date, and compare TGV INOUI and OUIGO departures. Check luggage, fare conditions, and any TER connection before paying. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, and its iOS and Android apps let you manage your reservation.

Do Eurail and Interrail passes cover Paris to Valence?

Passes valid in France cover TGV INOUI on Paris - Valence, but a paid seat reservation is compulsory and passholder availability can be limited. OUIGO is not covered. Eligible TER connections are generally covered without a TGV reservation supplement. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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