What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Val Thorens?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Val Thorens is to drive which costs €100 - €160 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Val Thorens?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Val Thorens?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Val Thorens via Gare routière Balzac, Angers and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Val Thorens?

The distance between Loire Valley and Val Thorens is 982 km. The road distance is 696.8 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Val Thorens without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Val Thorens without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 9h 12m and costs €220 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Val Thorens?

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Loire Valley to Val Thorens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Val Thorens bus from?

Loire Valley to Val Thorens bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Val Thorens?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Val Thorens is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 9h 12m and costs €220 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 11m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Val Thorens bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Val Thorens bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Val Thorens?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Val Thorens is 697 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Loire Valley to Val Thorens.

Where can I stay near Val Thorens?

There are 8866+ hotels available in Val Thorens.

Loire Valley to Val Thorens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Loire Valley to Val Thorens by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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 Lagny-sur-Marne
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Massy TGV
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Marne La Vallee ChessyTgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to ModaneTgv
9h 12m
€228–429
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
10h 45m
€104–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to Lyon724
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorens
17h 11m
Drive 696.8 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Val Thorens696.8 km
7h 32m
€108–156
Train
1. Take the train from Saumur to Angers St LaudIntercités / ...
2. Take the train from Angers Saint-Laud to Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-B.081G
12h 8m
€112–341
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur to Lyon Perrache121A / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Val ThorensSki74
12h 49m
€115–234
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Chambéry - Bus Station
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L BainsTer
18h 31m
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NTE - GVA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
11h 40m
€114–277
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Saumur to Angers St Laud
2. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Rennes
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)RNS - LYS
4. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
12h 19m
€218–494

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

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1h 24mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 981.7 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Val Thorens, France?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Val Thorens via Saumur, Massy Tgv, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Modane in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Val Thorens via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, Angers, and Lyon in around 17h 11m.

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