There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Val Thorens by train, taxi, bus, car, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
- Take the taxi from St Michel Valloire to Val Thorenstaxi
3h 52m€102–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Moutiersbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Val Thorens - Place Pécletbus S63
4h 34m€26–37Drive 206.7 km
- Drive from Lyon to Val Thorenscar 206.7 km
2h 23m€33–47Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
4h 49m€70–90Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Val Thorens - Place Pécletbus S63
5h 2m€36–75
Lyon to Val Thorens by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Lyon and Val Thorens is 223 km. The road distance is 206.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Val Thorens without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 52m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Lyon to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Lyon to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Moutiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Val Thorens is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Lyon to Val Thorens.
There are 9283+ hotels available in Val Thorens.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Moutiers and Gare Routière in around 4h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–70
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–70
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Moutiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Val Thorens - Place Péclet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- info@nofussbus.co.uk
- Website
- bensbus.co.uk
Shuttle from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- https://www.bensbus.co.uk/
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