Taxi Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport — Valence
Direct transfer from the airport to Valence, gateway to the Midi and Drôme Provençale
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Distance
115 km
Duration
1h10
Estimated price
135 — 170 €
Availability
24/7
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is the most convenient aerial gateway for travellers heading to Valence, the Drôme prefecture located at the crossroads of the Rhône valley and the Drôme Provençale. This ancient city, founded by the Romans as Valentia, sits on the left bank of the Rhône at the point where the climate shifts from continental to Mediterranean — often called the gateway to the French Midi. Valence's historic centre holds remarkable architectural treasures: the 11th-century Romanesque Saint-Apollinaire cathedral, the Renaissance Maison des Têtes, and the Peynet Kiosk where illustrator Raymond Peynet created his famous "lovers" in 1942. The city is also a gastronomic stronghold with the three-Michelin-star Maison Pic, run by chef Anne-Sophie Pic whose family has maintained culinary excellence for three generations. The surrounding region offers Côtes du Rhône vineyards, Drôme Provençale lavender fields and Eyrieux valley orchards.
Route
Route Aéroport Lyon-Saint Exupéry → Valence
From Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, the driver takes the A43 then joins the A46 south, the eastern Lyon bypass that avoids the city centre. The A46 connects to the legendary A7 Autoroute du Soleil, the historic Paris-to-Mediterranean artery. The descent through the Rhône valley is a spectacle in itself: the northern Côtes du Rhône vineyards — Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Cornas — stretch on both sides of the motorway. You glimpse the medieval Crussol castle ruins perched on a limestone spur above the valley. Arrival in Valence is from the north, with views of the Champ de Mars terraces overlooking the Rhône and the Ardèche hills beyond.
Main route: A7 — ~10 € (section A7 Lyon–Valence)
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Practical tips
Our tips for Aéroport Lyon-Saint Exupéry → Valence
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Aéroport Lyon-Saint Exupéry → Valence route
The A7 is one of France's busiest motorways, especially during major holiday departures (early July, early August, long weekends). Outside these peaks, the journey is smooth. On summer Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, southbound traffic can be very heavy — opt for a departure before 11am or after 3pm. In winter, the Rhône valley can be swept by the mistral wind, but this does not significantly affect travel time. Valence has two stations: the central city station and Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud at Alixan, 10 km east — specify your exact destination when booking. Tolls (about €10) are included in the booking price.
Tolls: ~10 € (section A7 Lyon–Valence)
Pricing
Taxi fare Aéroport Lyon-Saint Exupéry → Valence
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
135 — 170 €
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
155 — 195 €
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
149 — 187 €
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Aéroport Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Valence?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The TGV links the airport station directly to Valence TGV in about 40 minutes for €15–25, but with limited schedules and an out-of-town TGV station at Alixan (10 km from the centre). Regional buses take about 2 hours. By taxi, the transfer is direct in 1h10 from the terminal to Valence city centre, door-to-door, with no connections or shuttle needed.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
135 — 170 €
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
215 €
Ideal for families and groups
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Aéroport Lyon-Saint Exupéry → Valence
The fare ranges from €135 to €170 for a comfortable sedan (up to 4 passengers). A van for 5–7 passengers is available at €215. The price is fixed at booking, all-inclusive with A7 motorway tolls.
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