There are 5 ways to get from Durban to Val Thorens by plane, shuttle, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUR - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
21h 56m€386–1,172Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
- Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane PZB - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
25h 41m€380–1,185Fly King Shaka International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUR - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
23h 31m€421–1,487Fly King Shaka International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane DUR - TRN
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain
23h 2m€459–1,454Fly King Shaka International Airport to Zurich Airport, train, shuttle
- Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
23h 49m€471–1,322
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Durban to Val Thorens is to fly and shuttle which costs €380 - €1200 and takes 21h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Durban to Val Thorens is to fly and shuttle which takes 21h 56m and costs €380 - €1200.
The distance between Durban and Val Thorens is 8984 km.
It takes approximately 21h 56m to get from Durban to Val Thorens, including transfers.
There are 8665+ hotels available in Val Thorens.
What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Val Thorens, France?
There is no direct connection from Durban to Val Thorens. However, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Genève Airport, then take the shuttle to Val Thorens Arolles. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Durban Airport, walk to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), walk to Lyon Airport, then take the shuttle to Val Thorens Arolles.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Geneva International Airport via Johannesburg, Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €330–1,100
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Zurich Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €320–1,100
Flights from King Shaka International Airport to Zurich Airport via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €350–1,300
Flights from Pietermaritzburg to Geneva International Airport via Johannesburg, Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €330–1,100
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
- [email protected]
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- 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
- €45–60
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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