What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Val Thorens?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Val Thorens is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Val Thorens?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Val Thorens?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Val Thorens via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Nice to Val Thorens?

The distance between Nice and Val Thorens is 799 km. The road distance is 293.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Val Thorens without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 32m and costs €150 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Val Thorens?

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Nice to Val Thorens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Val Thorens bus from?

Nice to Val Thorens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Train or bus from Nice to Val Thorens?

The best way to get from Nice to Val Thorens is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Nice to Val Thorens bus arrive?

Nice to Val Thorens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from Nice to Val Thorens?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Val Thorens is 294 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Nice to Val Thorens.

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

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

Where can I stay near Val Thorens?

There are 9353+ hotels available in Val Thorens.

Nice to Val Thorens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Val Thorens by train, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Albertvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus
9h 32m
€158–365
Drive 293.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nice to Val Thorenscar 293.9 km
5h 53m
€46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Lyonbus N1719 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus Ski74
11h 30m
€47–99
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
6h 53m
€124–259
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Re
2. Take the train from Savona to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Modanetrain Tgv
10h 4m
€105–179
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter / ...
14h 11m
€52–118
Fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
7h 38m
€89–169

Nice to Val Thorens by train and bus

1Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 798.8 km
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Val Thorens, France?

You can take a bus from Nice to Val Thorens via Lyon in around 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Val Thorens via Ventimiglia, Savona, Torino Porta Nuova, and Modane in around 10h 4m.

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