Train from Valence Ville to Basel SBB

🇫🇷 Valence Ville → 🇨🇭 Basel SBB

Straight-line Distance

357 km

NE (34.5°)

Rail Distance

~464 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 49m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

82.8 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 7.9 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 90.7 kg

Taking the train saves 82.8 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Valence Ville
🇨🇭

Destination

Basel SBB

Journey Tips

Valence in the Drôme connects to Basel via the Rhône Valley TGV corridor with a change at Lyon Part-Dieu. Total journey time is around 3–3.5 hours.

Scenic Highlight

The TGV runs north along the Rhône's eastern bank, with the Vercors massif to the east and the Ardèche plateaus to the west, before the Alsace plain near Basel.

Booking Tip

Book on SNCF.com. Valence Ville is the town-centre station; Valence TGV is the high-speed station further out — check your train carefully before booking.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km

Also from Valence Ville

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 255 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 391 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 279 km 🇨🇭 Sion 240 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 215 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Valence Ville to Basel SBB takes approximately 1h 49m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~464 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Valence Ville to Basel SBB is approximately 464 km (357 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Valence Ville to Basel SBB emits approximately 7.9 kg of CO2, compared to 90.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 82.8 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Valence Ville to Basel SBB typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Valence Ville and Basel SBB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27