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Getting to Rhone Valley

Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.

By Air

Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS)

60 minutes drive to Rhone Valley

Airlines serving this airport:

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Marseille Provence (MRS)

120 minutes drive to Rhone Valley

Airlines serving this airport:

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By Train

Good

Station

Valence TGV / Avignon TGV

From the Capital

2h20 TGV from Paris to Valence (Northern Rhône); 2h40 to Avignon (Southern)

Car Rental

Recommended:Yes
Driving side:right

Essential for both Northern and Southern Rhône; the valley is spread over 200km

Local Transport

Rideshare

Uber available in Lyon and Avignon

Public Transit

Limited outside major towns

Bike Rental

Not widely available

Driving Tips

  • 1

    Northern Rhône has steep, winding roads through Côte-Rôtie

  • 2

    Southern Rhône is flatter and easier to navigate

  • 3

    Châteauneuf-du-Pape village is walkable but vineyards need a car

Region Location

Tours & Experiences in Rhone Valley

Book wine tours directly with Viator or GetYourGuide

Rhone Valley Wine Tasting Tours

Half day – full dayExpert-led cellar tours

Guided tastings at top wineries in Rhone Valley with an expert sommelier.

Rhone Valley Food & Wine Experiences

2–4 hoursLocal produce & pairings

Pair local cuisine with regional wines on a food and wine tour of Rhone Valley.

Rhone Valley Winery Day Trips

Full daySmall-group, expert guide

Small-group day trips to the most celebrated estates and vineyards in Rhone Valley.

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