Cities Near Vienne
Cities near Vienne, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Vénissieux, Saint-Étienne, Valence. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Vienne, France is Vénissieux, about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vénissieux | 12 mi / 19 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint-Étienne | 24 mi / 39 km | 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Valence | 41 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Grenoble | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chambéry | 51 mi / 82 km | 1 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Annecy | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Geneva | 77 mi / 124 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lausanne | 109 mi / 175 km | 2 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Avignon | 109 mi / 175 km | 2 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Vienne
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Vénissieux, Saint-Étienne, Valence, Grenoble, Chambéry. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Vienne
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Lausanne, Avignon. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Vienne include Vénissieux, Saint-Étienne, Valence, Grenoble, Chambéry. The closest is Vénissieux, about 12 miles (19 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.