What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 15h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 41m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Val Thorens?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Val Thorens?

The distance between La Rochelle and Val Thorens is 1102 km. The road distance is 753.4 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Val Thorens without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs €280 - €460.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens?

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Val Thorens bus from?

La Rochelle to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Val Thorens?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs €280 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 15h 59m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Val Thorens bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Val Thorens?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Val Thorens is 753 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from La Rochelle to Val Thorens.

Where can I stay near Val Thorens?

There are 6942+ hotels available in Val Thorens.

La Rochelle to Val Thorens - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens by train (TGV), bus, shuttle, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Michel Valloiretrain Tgv
9h 46m
€280–456
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Moutiersbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 59m
€72–133
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus N746
2. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
15h
€104–164
Drive 753.4 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Val Thorenscar 753.4 km
9h 19m
€119–172
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
6h 41m
€121–350
Train via Gare Routiere
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Tgv
11h 2m
€215–380
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
8h 57m
€137–327
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
9h 50m
€129–282
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
9h 52m
€142–312
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
10h 45m
€129–297
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LRH - GVA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
7h 36m
€155–378

La Rochelle to Val Thorens by train and bus

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11h 2mAverage Duration

€215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,102.3 km
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Val Thorens, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Val Thorens via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and St Michel Valloire in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Moutiers, and Gare Routiere in around 15h 59m.

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