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 €80 - €180 and takes 14h 10m.

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 €95 - €360.

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

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Val Thorens via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Val Thorens?

The distance between La Rochelle and Val Thorens is 1087 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 via Antony which takes 9h 35m and costs €210 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m 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 FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Val Thorens?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens is to train via Antony which takes 9h 35m and costs €210 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Val Thorens bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Val Thorens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Val Thorens?

Book your La Rochelle to Val Thorens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Val Thorens?

There are 9315+ hotels available in Val Thorens.

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

There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, shuttle, 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 via Antony
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saint-Michel - Valloiretrain 081G
9h 35m
€214–444
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Lyonbus N746
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus Ski74
14h 10m
€82–176
Drive 753.4 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Val Thorenscar 753.4 km
9h 19m
€115–165
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
€99–355
Train, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy TGV to Albertvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus
10h 3m
€136–360
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Nantes to Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-B.train 081G
12h 7m
€122–433
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
16h 30m
€104–176
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville 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
€102–281
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 49m
€102–220
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville 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 53m
€102–291
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 44m
€97–250

La Rochelle to Val Thorens by bus

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14h 10mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,086.9 km
Duration: 9h 35m

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 Massy TGV and Saint-Michel - Valloire in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Val Thorens via Lyon in around 14h 10m.

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