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Strasbourg to Valence Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

The Strasbourg to Valence train is mainly served by SNCF TGV INOUI, with some itineraries requiring a change at Lyon Part-Dieu or another major hub. Trains depart from Strasbourg-Ville and arrive at Valence TGV Rhone-Alpes Sud, with direct services using the LGV Rhin-Rhone and LGV Rhone-Alpes corridors. Key intermediate stops can include Mulhouse, Belfort-Montbeliard TGV, Besancon Franche-Comte TGV, Dijon, and Lyon Part-Dieu, depending on the train. The rail distance is about 520 km, with the fastest trips taking around 4 hours 20 minutes and slower one-change journeys taking about 5 hours 45 minutes. First and Second Class are available on TGV INOUI, and seat reservation is included with long-distance TGV tickets. One-way TGV fares from Strasbourg to Valence start from about €35 ($38 USD) for advance Second Class tickets and can rise to around €140 ($151 USD) for flexible First Class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. There are usually about 5 to 7 departures per day in one direction, including direct and connecting options. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August travel.

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Strasbourg

Valence

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Morning trains

09:04

StrasbourgStation

4h 44m

13:48

ValenceValence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Direct

SNCF 9877

from

28222 USD

4h 44m, Direct

09:04

StrasbourgStation

13:48

ValenceValence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

from

28222 USD

Direct

SNCF 9877

Day trains

13:05

StrasbourgStation

4h 43m

17:48

ValenceValence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Direct

SNCF 9879

from

22509 USD

4h 43m, Direct

13:05

StrasbourgStation

17:48

ValenceValence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

from

22509 USD

Direct

SNCF 9879

First train

09:04

Last train

13:05

Travel duration

4h 42m

Daily departures

Departure station

Strasbourg

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Valence

Ticket price

$89

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Strasbourg to Valence Route Overview

The Strasbourg to Valence route links Alsace with the lower Rhone valley without crossing Paris, which is the main practical feature of this city pair. Direct TGV INOUI services run south through the Rhin-Rhone corridor and join the high-speed route toward Lyon before continuing to Valence TGV, a station built outside the city for the LGV Mediterranee approach. TGV tickets on this route are reservation-based, so passengers travel on the specific train printed on the ticket rather than boarding any departure. Valence TGV is separated from central Valence; TER trains and local transport connect it with Valence Ville for the historic center.

Travel time

4h 42m

Train type

Fastest trip

4h 40m

Longest trip

4h 44m

Strasbourg

Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace and one of France's main eastern rail hubs, close to the German border. Strasbourg-Ville station sits west of the Grande Ile and handles TGV, TER Grand Est, and cross-border regional services.

Strasbourg

Station

4h 42m

Valence

Valence sits on the Rhone between Lyon and Avignon, with a compact old town and access to the Drome countryside. Long-distance TGV services use Valence TGV Rhone-Alpes Sud, about 10 km northeast of central Valence, while Valence Ville serves the city center.

Valence TGV

Station

Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Station

Valence Ville

Station

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

TGV INOUI passengers should label luggage and keep it within the standard SNCF limits. Storage space depends on the trainset and car position.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV INOUI, each passenger may bring 2 large pieces of luggage with a maximum size of 130 cm each, plus 1 item of hand baggage. Luggage must be easy to carry and placed in the storage areas without blocking aisles or doors.

Storage Facilities

TGV INOUI trains have overhead racks for smaller bags, larger racks near car entrances, and spaces between some seat backs. Keep passports, tickets, and valuables with you rather than in end-of-car racks.

Special Items

Folded or dismantled bicycles must be carried in a cover when required by SNCF rules. Skis, pushchairs, and musical instruments are accepted if they fit the luggage spaces and do not exceed the applicable size limits.

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Strasbourg to Valence Map

The Strasbourg to Valence rail route starts at Strasbourg-Ville, heads south toward Mulhouse, then uses the Rhin-Rhone high-speed line through Belfort-Montbeliard TGV and Besancon Franche-Comte TGV. Many trains continue via Dijon and the Lyon area before reaching Valence TGV Rhone-Alpes Sud on the LGV Rhone-Alpes axis. The route links Alsace, Franche-Comte, Burgundy, and the Rhone valley, with flatter river landscapes replacing the Vosges and Jura approaches as the train moves south.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

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Departures

Rating

Train

SNCF

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 42m

Price from

$89

Departures

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Train

OUI

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Direct

Travel time

4h 42m

Price from

$89

Departures

Rating

Rail travel from Strasbourg-Ville to Valence TGV avoids Paris and keeps the trip on a north-south rail axis through eastern France. Long-distance buses between Strasbourg and Valence are much slower, often requiring 8 to 11 hours and sometimes a change. Flying is rarely direct for this city pair, so air travel normally means using airports at Strasbourg, Lyon, Basel, or Marseille plus onward ground transport. The train also produces lower emissions than flying and avoids airport check-in and security time.

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Winner

Train

Apprx.

4h 42m

$89-$190

Bus

Apprx.

9h 30m

$25-$70

Flight

Apprx.

4h 30m

$120-$320

FAQ about the Strasbourg - Valence Route

Does Eurail cover Strasbourg to Valence?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on SNCF TGV INOUI services in France, including Strasbourg to Valence, but a paid seat reservation is mandatory. Passholder seats can be limited on busy trains. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How fast is the TGV from Strasbourg to Valence?

TGV INOUI trains on this route can reach up to 320 km/h (199 mph) on high-speed line sections. The full trip is slower on average because trains also use station approaches and may call at Mulhouse, Belfort-Montbeliard TGV, Besancon Franche-Comte TGV, Dijon, or Lyon.

How much is the train from Strasbourg to Valence?

One-way TGV fares from Strasbourg to Valence start from about €35 ($38 USD) for advance Second Class tickets and can rise to around €140 ($151 USD) for flexible First Class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long is the train from Strasbourg to Valence?

The fastest Strasbourg to Valence TGV trips take around 4 hours 20 minutes. Slower itineraries with a change, often at Lyon Part-Dieu or another major station, can take about 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers roughly 520 km by rail.

How to book Strasbourg to Valence train tickets?

Book Strasbourg to Valence train tickets on Rail Monsters by choosing your date, selecting a direct TGV INOUI or a one-change itinerary, and paying online. E-tickets are delivered by email for most departures, and Rail Monsters mobile apps for iOS and Android can be used to manage bookings. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of departure.

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