There are 7 ways to get from Avignon to Val Thorens by train, taxi, bus, car, 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, taxi
best- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
- Take the taxi from St Michel Valloire to Val Thorenstaxi
5h 48m€135–199Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus Ski74
7h 5m€32–54Drive 360.9 km
- Drive from Avignon to Val Thorenscar 360.9 km
3h 52m€57–83Train, fly, shuttle
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
7h 7m€137–352Train, bus via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus
6h 29m€59–103Train, bus
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Val Thorens - Place des Arollesbus S63
7h 14m€62–110Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Annecytrain K21
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
- Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus
8h 35m€106–143
Avignon to Val Thorens by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Val Thorens via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Avignon and Val Thorens is 374 km. The road distance is 360.9 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Val Thorens without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 48m and costs €130 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Avignon to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Avignon to Val Thorens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Val Thorens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Val Thorens is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Avignon to Val Thorens.
Book your Avignon to Val Thorens bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a bus from Avignon to Val Thorens via Lyon in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Avignon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Albertville to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gare Routiere to Val Thorens - Place des Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Albertville to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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