Vallon-Pont-d'Arc has no railway station. According to Wikipedia, coaches link the village to Valence TGV and Montélimar stations, and departmental coaches to Avignon and Aubenas. By car, Montélimar is 54 minutes away, Avignon TGV 1 h 29, Nîmes airport 1 h 34 and Montpellier airport 1 h 59 (OSRM). Once there, a car is very useful for reaching Chauvet Cave 2, the Aven d'Orgnac, the viewpoints and the villages.
Key facts
- Stations: Montélimar (52 km, 54 min), Avignon TGV (96 km, 1 h 29); coaches from Valence TGV and Montélimar.
- Airports: Nîmes (91 km, 1 h 34), Montpellier (128 km, 1 h 59).
- Departmental coaches from Avignon and Aubenas.
- Car hire in Montélimar, Aubenas or at Nîmes airport.
Driving times to Vallon
| From | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Aubenas | 31 km | 35 min |
| Montélimar station | 52 km | 54 min |
| Avignon TGV station | 96 km | 1 h 29 |
| Nîmes airport | 91 km | 1 h 34 |
| Montpellier airport | 128 km | 1 h 59 |
OSRM on OpenStreetMap.
By train and coach
There is no railway station in Vallon. According to Wikipedia, Cars Rhône-Alpes coaches link the village to Valence TGV and Montélimar stations, and the Ardèche departmental coaches to Avignon and Aubenas.
By car
A car is the easiest way to get around: Chauvet Cave 2, the Aven d’Orgnac, the gorges road and the villages are all less than 40 minutes away. For the descent, see the canoe trip: some hire companies run a shuttle between start and finish.
Book a trip
Once you are there
Mini-descent of the Ardèche with a passage under the Pont d'Arc in your free time!2 hours★ 4.9 (21 reviews)from €28Check availability
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: Canoeing/kayaking down the Ardèche : 7 km route★ 4.6 (16 reviews)from €38Check availability
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: Electric Bike Wine Tour & Tasting3 hours★ 4.4 (7 reviews)from €79Check availability
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Frequently asked questions
Which station for Vallon-Pont-d'Arc?
Montélimar, 54 minutes by car, or Valence TGV. According to Wikipedia, coaches serve Vallon from both stations.
Which airport for the Ardèche gorges?
Nîmes, 1 h 34 from Vallon, or Montpellier, 1 h 59, according to OSRM.
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Prices and opening times change: confirm before you go.
- Wikipedia, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc: coach access (in French), accessed 9 November 2026
- OSRM on OpenStreetMap, driving times, accessed 9 November 2026
