How far is La Rochelle from Valence?

The distance between the two cities is 305 miles (492 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from La Rochelle to Valence?

Most of the buses traveling from La Rochelle to Valence leave from Gare routière de La Rochelle and arrive at Gare Routière de Valence. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus La Rochelle to Valence from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for La Rochelle to Valence on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	La Rochelle	15h 20m	12:50pm	Gare Routière de Valence	No tags
Bus	10:10am	La Rochelle	18h 50m	5:00am	Gare Routière de Valence	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	La Rochelle	15h 50m	12:50pm	Gare Routière de Valence	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	La Rochelle	17h 35m	3:05pm	Gare Routière de Valence	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	La Rochelle	12h 30m	8:30am	Gare Routière de Valence	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from La Rochelle to Valence

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Valence. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

8hAverage Duration

305 milesDistance

21kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$64 - $172	Average Duration15h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$61 - $95	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in La Rochelle and Valence?

Stops in La Rochelle

A
Gare routière de La Rochelle
Place Pierre Sémard, 17000 La Rochelle, France
B
La Rochelle (Gare routière)
9 Place de Verdun, 17000 La Rochelle, France
C
Avenue Jean Moulin
1 Avenue Jean Moulin, 17000 La Rochelle, France

Stops in Valence

A
Gare Routière de Valence
48 Rue Denis Papin, 26000 Valence, France
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B
Arrêt Valence Sud
48 Rue Denis Papin , 26000 Valence, France
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C
Bourg-les-Valence
926 Montée du Long, 26500 Bourg-lès-Valence, France
D
Portes-les-Valence
428-460 Rue Charles de Gaulle, 26800 Portes-lès-Valence, France

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,162 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from La Rochelle to Valence by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$60

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The cheapest trip from La Rochelle to Valence was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $60

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from La Rochelle to Valence, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $60 to $99 for a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Valence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $60 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.