There are 5 ways to get from Aurillac to Val Thorens by train, shuttle, bus, car, plane, 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, shuttle
best- 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 35m€129–220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aurillac to Clermont Ferrandbus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus 799 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Moutiersbus
11h 46m€63–102Drive 466.5 km
- Drive from Aurillac to Val Thorenscar 466.5 km
6h 15m€73–105Train, fly, 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 25m€146–346Train
- 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 Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
11h 35m€93–198
Aurillac to Val Thorens by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aurillac to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Aurillac to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Aurillac to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Aurillac and arriving at Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Gare SNCF, Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Aurillac to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Aurillac and arriving at Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains via Clermont Ferrand, Lyon Part Dieu and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Aurillac and Val Thorens is 601 km. The road distance is 466.5 km.
The best way to get from Aurillac to Val Thorens without a car is to train and shuttle which takes 10h 35m and costs €120 - €220.
It takes approximately 10h 35m 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 bus which takes 11h 46m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €200 and takes 11h 35m.
What companies run services between Aurillac, France and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a bus from Aurillac to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Clermont Ferrand, Gare SNCF, Maison de la Culture, Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Moutiers, and Gare Routiere in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurillac to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Clermont Ferrand, Lyon Part Dieu, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Gare Routiere in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Aurillac to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aurillac to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Aurillac to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- [email protected]
- Website
- bensbus.co.uk
Shuttle from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.bensbus.co.uk/
Shuttle from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.bensbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Aurillac to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Moutiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
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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