There are 8 ways to get from Val Thorens to Nice by train (TGV), bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
8h 46m€133–215Drive 291.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Val Thorens to Nicecar 291.1 km
5h 52m€47–67Bus
- Take the bus from Val Thorens to Lyonbus Ski74
- Take the bus from Lyon to Nicebus N1719 / ...
11h 40m€59–98Shuttle to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
6h 22m€136–336Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
- Take the train from St Michel Valloire to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 25m€193–307Train #2
- Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Villetrain
9h 52m€112–198Train #3 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bardonecchia to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Re
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ventimigliatrain 3115 / ...
10h 5m€134–170Shuttle to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
7h 17m€86–194
Val Thorens to Nice by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Nice is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Nice is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Val Thorens to Nice. However, there are services departing from Val Thorens and arriving at Nice via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Val Thorens to Nice. However, there are services departing from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains and arriving at Nice Ville via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Val Thorens and Nice is 687 km. The road distance is 291.1 km.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Nice without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €130 - €220.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Val Thorens to Nice, including transfers.
Val Thorens to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Val Thorens station.
Val Thorens to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains station.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Nice is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Nice, France?
You can take a bus from Val Thorens to Nice Ville via Moûtiers, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Marseille St Charles in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens to Nice via Lyon in around 11h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €70–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Michel Valloire to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bardonecchia to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val Thorens to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Shuttle from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–65
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
Val Thorens to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Val Thorens to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Val Thorens to Nice is 291 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Val Thorens to Nice.
Book your Val Thorens to Nice bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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