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Valence to Nice Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Valence to Nice trains usually depart from Valence TGV Rhone-Alpes Sud and arrive at Nice-Ville. Direct TGV INOUI services run south on the high-speed Rhone corridor before continuing through Avignon TGV, Aix-en-Provence TGV, Marseille Saint-Charles, Toulon, Saint-Raphael-Valescure, and Cannes toward Nice. The rail distance is about 443 km, with the fastest direct services taking around 4 hours 9 minutes and slower itineraries with longer station stops or a change taking about 5 hours 30 minutes. There are usually around 4 to 6 departures per day in one direction, with more options when connecting via Marseille. One-way TGV INOUI fares between Valence and Nice start from about €30 ($33 USD) for advance Second Class fares and can rise to around €120 ($130 USD) for flexible First Class fares. 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 travel to the Cote d'Azur.

30Jun

Seats

Valence

Nice

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

08:51

ValenceValence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

4h 13m

13:04

NiceNice Ville

Direct

SNCF 6805

from

75 USD

4h 13m, Direct

08:51

ValenceValence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

13:04

NiceNice Ville

from

75 USD

Direct

SNCF 6805

Evening trains

18:28

ValenceValence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

3h 44m

22:12

NiceNice Ville

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7853

from

60 USD

3h 44m, Direct

18:28

ValenceValence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

22:12

NiceNice Ville

from

60 USD

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7853

First train

08:48

Last train

18:29

Travel duration

3h 58m

Daily departures

Departure station

Valence

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Nice

Ticket price

$42

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Valence to Nice Route Overview

The Valence to Nice route links the lower Rhone valley with the Mediterranean coast, changing character after Marseille as trains leave the high-speed line and follow classic tracks through Toulon, the Esterel coast, Cannes, and Antibes. The most distinctive section is between Saint-Raphael-Valescure and Cannes, where the line runs close to red Esterel hills and sea inlets before entering the urban rail corridor of the Cote d'Azur. TGV INOUI services on this route are reservation-only, so each ticket is tied to a specific train and seat. TER connecting segments, when used, may have open seating and fewer onboard services than the TGV portion.

Travel time

3h 58m

Train type

Fastest trip

3h 38m

Longest trip

4h 16m

Valence

Valence sits on the Rhone in southeastern France, between Lyon and Avignon. Long-distance trains normally use Valence TGV Rhone-Alpes Sud, a purpose-built station east of the city center with regional rail links to Valence Ville.

Valence TGV

Station

Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Station

Valence Ville

Station

3h 58m

Nice

Nice is the main city of the French Riviera, with the old town, seafront, and tram network close to the rail station. Nice-Ville station is inland from the Promenade des Anglais and has onward TER services to Monaco, Menton, Cannes, and Antibes.

Nice Ville

Station

Nice-Ville

Station

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

TGV INOUI luggage rules apply on direct Valence to Nice trains, while TER connection segments have similar self-carried luggage practice. Keep bags labeled and within the onboard storage areas.

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. You must be able to carry and lift your own bags without blocking aisles or doors.

Storage Facilities

TGV INOUI trainsets have overhead racks for smaller bags, luggage stacks near carriage entrances, and spaces between some seat backs for medium cases. On crowded Cote d'Azur departures, board promptly if carrying large luggage.

Special Items

Folded bicycles may travel as luggage if packed in a cover no larger than 130 x 90 cm. Non-folded bicycles require a train with bookable bike spaces where available. Skis, musical instruments, and sports gear must fit the normal luggage limits or have a suitable reservation when required.

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Valence to Nice Map

The Valence to Nice rail route starts at Valence TGV Rhone-Alpes Sud on the LGV Rhone-Mediterranee, then runs via Avignon TGV and Aix-en-Provence TGV toward Marseille Saint-Charles. East of Marseille, trains use the classic coastal line through Toulon, Les Arcs-Draguignan, Saint-Raphael-Valescure, Cannes, and Antibes before reaching Nice-Ville. The final section follows the Var coast and dense Riviera rail corridor.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

TGVOUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 43m

Price from

$42

Departures

Rating

Train

SNCF

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 13m

Price from

$52

Departures

Rating

The Valence to Nice train runs from Valence TGV to Nice-Ville, avoiding airport transfers and arriving within walking or tram distance of central Nice. Buses between the Rhone valley and Nice usually take much longer and may require a change in Marseille or Lyon. Flying is not usually practical for this city pair because there are no frequent direct Valence to Nice flights; passengers would need to reach Lyon, Marseille, or another airport first. Rail also produces lower emissions than car or air travel on this corridor.

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Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

3h 58m

$42-$61

Bus

Apprx.

7h 30m

$18-$55

Flight

Apprx.

4h 30m

$90-$260

FAQ about the Valence - Nice Route

How long is the train from Valence to Nice?

The fastest direct Valence to Nice train takes about 4 hours 9 minutes from Valence TGV Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice-Ville. Slower direct services or itineraries with a change, often at Marseille Saint-Charles, can take about 5 hours 30 minutes.

How fast is the TGV from Valence to Nice?

TGV INOUI trains can reach up to 320 km/h (199 mph) on the high-speed line south of Valence. After Marseille, the route to Nice uses the classic coastal railway through Toulon, Cannes, and Antibes, where speeds are lower.

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Does a Eurail pass cover Valence to Nice?

Eurail passes valid in France cover the rail route between Valence and Nice, but TGV INOUI services require a paid seat reservation before boarding. TER regional connections may not require a reservation. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How much is the train from Valence to Nice?

One-way Valence to Nice TGV INOUI fares start from about €30 ($33 USD) for advance Second Class tickets and can rise to around €120 ($130 USD) for flexible First Class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

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