There are 5 ways to get from Como to Valence by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano CentraleEc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les EauxFr
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence VilleTer
8h 7m€84–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN1308 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Valence740
9h 30m€34–99Drive 487.4 km
- Drive from Como to Valence487.4 km
4h 54m€76–110Train, fly
- Take the train from Como Borghi to Saronno
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MXP - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
5h 31m€80–213Train via Milan
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta GaribaldiS11
- Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Chambery Challes Les EauxTgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence VilleTer
9h 12m€88–235
Como to Valence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Como to Valence is to bus which costs €30 - €100 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Valence is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Valence. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Valence via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Valence. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Valence Ville via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Como and Valence is 550 km. The road distance is 487.4 km.
The best way to get from Como to Valence without a car is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Como to Valence, including transfers.
Como to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Como station.
Como to Valence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Valence is to train which takes 8h 7m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Valence, France?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Valence Ville via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Valence via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 9h 30m.
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- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €320–700
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Como Borghi to Saronno
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–140
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Como to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Como to Valence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Como to Valence train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Valence is 487 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Como to Valence.
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