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How to get fromChester to Val Thorensby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, shuttle, train (Eurostar) or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Chester to Val Thorens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, shuttle, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Michel ValloiretrainTgv
    12h 20m
    €270–940

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus830
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Moutiersbus
    27h 45m
    €91–233

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Marble Archbus
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Val Thorensbus
    21h 18m
    €126–455

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Val Thorenscar
    14h 40m

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeMAN - GVA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
    9h 15m
    €98–236

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain
    13h 15m
    €262–1,040

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Val Thorenscar
    15h 41m
    €242–357

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeMAN - LYS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
    9h 40m
    €123–271

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)planeMAN - GNB
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Grenoble-Isère Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
    9h 30m
    €128–386

  10. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)planeMAN - TRN
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain
    10h
    €137–365

  11. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)planeBHX - GNB
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Grenoble-Isère Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
    9h 48m
    €141–349

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLHR - LYS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
    10h 53m
    €198–738

  13. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLGW - LYS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
    10h 44m
    €159–656

Chester to Val Thorens by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration21h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chester, England and Val Thorens, France?

You can take a train from Chester to Val Thorens via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Châtelet, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and St Michel Valloire in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to St Martin De Belleville - Ucpa via London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Moutiers - Gare-Routiere in around 27h 45m.

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