There are 7 ways to get from Caen to Val Thorens by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, shuttle, train, or train (TGV)
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Train
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Modanetrain Tgv
8h 27m€202–390Bus via Lyon
cheapest- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus
14h 34m€64–132Drive 869.7 km
- Drive from Caen to Val Thorenscar 869.7 km
9h€135–194Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CFR - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
6h 55m€171–446Train, bus
- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Albertvilletrain Ter
- Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus
9h 16m€118–274Train via Gare Routiere
- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Tgv
9h 44m€164–279Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1752 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Moûtiersbus Ski73
16h 30m€67–121
Caen to Val Thorens by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Val Thorens is to bus via Lyon which costs €60 - €140 and takes 14h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Val Thorens is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 55m and costs €170 - €450.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Val Thorens via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Modane via Saint-Lazare and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Caen and Val Thorens is 896 km. The road distance is 869.7 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €200 - €390.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Caen to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Caen to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Val Thorens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Val Thorens is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €200 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 14h 34m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Val Thorens via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Modane in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Val Thorens via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Lyon in around 14h 34m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–490
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 Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal station.
Caen to Val Thorens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Val Thorens is 870 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Caen to Val Thorens.
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