There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, shuttle, or train (TGV)
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Modanetrain Tgv
9h 48m€239–429Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus Ski74
14h 50m€69–110Drive 753.4 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Val Thorenscar 753.4 km
9h 19m€120–172Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
8h 58m€122–320Train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Tgv
12h 3m€214–342Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
15h 32m€103–162Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
9h 50m€126–294Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
6h 41m€122–366Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
9h 53m€122–355Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
10h 45m€121–319Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LRH - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
7h 36m€136–372
La Rochelle to Val Thorens by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 50m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 41m and costs €120 - €370.
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 via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Modane via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Val Thorens is 1120 km. The road distance is 753.4 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 48m and costs €230 - €430.
It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Val Thorens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Val Thorens is to train via Paris which takes 9h 48m and costs €230 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 50m.
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, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Modane in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Val Thorens via Lyon in around 14h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–230
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €180–280
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Val Thorens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
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.
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