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How to get fromBesançon to Val Thorensby train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Besançon to Val Thorens by train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Amberieu En Bugeytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain train Ter
    4. Take the taxi from St Michel Valloire to Val Thorenstaxi taxi
    6h 55m
    €141–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Besançon to Lyonbus bus N1759 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus bus Ski74
    8h 30m
    €43–64

  3. Drive  297.6 km

    1. Drive from Besançon to Val Thorenscar car 297.6 km
    4h 33m
    €56–81

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Amberieu En Bugeytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain train Ter
    8h 3m
    €69–109

  5. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to La Chaux-De-Fondstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Neuchâtel to Renens VDtrain train Ic5 / ...
    3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain train Ic1 / ...
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle bus
    8h 27m
    €118–180

Besançon to Val Thorens by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Besançon to Val Thorens via Lyon in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Val Thorens via Amberieu En Bugey, Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Moûtiers in around 8h 3m.

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