There are 9 ways to get from Gare de Valence TGV to Rome by train, plane, bus or car
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Bus • 15h 30m
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Train • 9h 57m
Train, bus • 10h 35m
Train via Nice • 14h 13m
Drive • 9h 32m
Gare de Valence TGV to Rome by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gare de Valence TGV to Rome is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 15h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Gare de Valence TGV to Rome is to train and fly. Taking this option will cost €55 - €260 and takes 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct bus from Gare de Valence TGV to Rome station. However, there are services departing from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station via Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Gare de Valence TGV to Rome. However, there are services departing from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and arriving at Roma Termini via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
The distance between Gare de Valence TGV and Rome is 697 km. The road distance is 1001 km.
The best way to get from Gare de Valence TGV to Rome without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs €100 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Gare de Valence TGV to Rome, including transfers.
Gare de Valence TGV to Rome bus services, operated by Swiss PostAuto, depart from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud station.
Gare de Valence TGV to Rome train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
The best way to get from Gare de Valence TGV to Rome is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 15h 30m.

- Distance: 697.3 km
- Duration: 4h 31m
What companies run services between Gare de Valence TGV, France and Rome, Italy?
You can take a train from Gare de Valence TGV to Rome via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Valence TGV to Rome via Grenoble in around 15h 30m.

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Geneva to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €260
Flights from Geneva to Rome via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €260
Flights from Turin to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €270

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €160

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €420
Flights from Geneva to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250

- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Lyon to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €180

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva to Rome via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €390

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €17
- Rail 1st Class
- €19 - €28
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
- Rail 1st Class
- €17 - €26
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €29
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €45
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €28
- Rail 1st Class
- €29 - €45
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19 - €28

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Avignon TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €41
- 1st Class
- €31 - €37
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €33
- 1st Class
- €22 - €27
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €32 - €37
- 1st Class
- €27 - €32
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €85
- 1st Class
- €80 - €95

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Avignon TGV to Aix-en-Provence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €37 - €40
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €41 - €45
Frequently asked questions

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €40 - €55
- Base Standard
- €70 - €95
- Base Premium
- €85 - €120

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €65 - €90
Train from Torino - Porta Susa to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €110
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €35 - €55
- Smart Low Cost
- €35 - €55
- Smart Flex
- €75 - €110

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €50
Train from Ventimiglia to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Torino - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Blablabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Grenoble to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Grenoble-Gare-Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
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The quickest flight from Lyon Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Gare de Valence TGV to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Gare de Valence TGV to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gare de Valence TGV to Rome is 1001 km. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Gare de Valence TGV to Rome.
Wizz Air and easyJet offer flights from Lyon Airport to Rome Airport.
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