There are 6 ways to get from Aurillac to Val Thorens by train (Trenitalia, 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
best- Take the train from Aurillac to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
10h 29m€164–268Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aurillac to Clermont Ferrandbus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus
10h 56m€60–94Drive 466.5 km
- Drive from Aurillac to Val Thorenscar 466.5 km
6h 15m€75–109Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Aurillac to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
10h 23m€124–368Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Aurillac to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
10h 36m€129–204Train, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Aurillac to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane TLS - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
11h 18m€139–368
Aurillac to Val Thorens by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aurillac to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Aurillac to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Aurillac to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Aurillac and arriving at Val Thorens via Gare SNCF, Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Aurillac to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Aurillac and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Clermont Ferrand, Lyon Part Dieu and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
The distance between Aurillac and Val Thorens is 606 km. The road distance is 466.5 km.
The best way to get from Aurillac to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs €160 - €270.
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Aurillac to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Aurillac to Val Thorens bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Aurillac station.
Aurillac to Val Thorens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Aurillac station.
The best way to get from Aurillac to Val Thorens is to train which takes 10h 29m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Aurillac, France and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a train from Aurillac to Val Thorens via Clermont Ferrand, Lyon Part Dieu, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aurillac to Val Thorens via Clermont Ferrand, Gare SNCF, Maison de la Culture, Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station, and Lyon in around 10h 56m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–300
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 Aurillac to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aurillac to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aurillac to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aurillac to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Aurillac to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- [email protected]
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–65
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
Aurillac to Val Thorens bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.
Aurillac to Val Thorens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aurillac to Val Thorens is 466 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Aurillac to Val Thorens.
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