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Taking the train from Valencia to Villefranche-sur-Saône in 11 hours 39 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Valencia to Villefranche-sur-Saône? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 16 hours 17 minutes to travel the 519 miles (835 km) from Valencia to Villefranche-sur-Saône by train, although you can get there in as little as 11 hours 39 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 4 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. This route is served by Renfe, Spain's main rail operator. You're likely to travel on one of their high-speed trains – AVE, Avlo, Avant, Alvia or AV-City – or a regional Media Distancia, Regional or Express Regional train during your journey.
Train tickets from Valencia to Villefranche-sur-Saône are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Villefranche-sur-Saône? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Trains to Villefranche-sur-Saône from Valencia
| First train | 06:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:12 | |
| Departure station | Valencia | |
| Arrival station | Villefranche-sur-Saône | |
| Journey time | From 11h 39m | |
| Distance | 519 miles (835 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Valencia to Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Want to know more about your journey from Valencia to Villefranche-sur-Saône? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Renfe and Euromed trains from Valencia to Villefranche-sur-Saône
Renfe
Euromed
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Euromed is Renfe's high-speed service that travels along the Mediterranean coast. Able to travel at 155 mph (250 km/h), Euromed trains run on the Barcelona – Tarragona – Castellón – Valencia – Alicante route - also known as the "Mediterranean Corridor". With a frequency of up to 12 daily trips between these cities, Euromed trains offer two classes on board – Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). Designed by Talgo, the trains that run between Barcelona and Alicante offer 63 seats in Preferente and 236 in Turista, with 11 carriages (including a food carriage) and two locomotives, which allows them to travel in both directions.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Valencia to Villefranche-sur-Saône?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.