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How to get fromEssen to Val Thorensby train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Val Thorens by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Train (Eurostar)

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain train Thalys
    12h 23m
    €370–639

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N710
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Moutiersbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    17h 9m
    €89–149

  3. Drive 866.1 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Val Thorenscar car 866.1 km
    10h 48m
    €135–194

  4. Fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane DUS - GVA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle bus
    7h 56m
    €148–319

  5. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    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
    12h 32m
    €234–768

  6. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane DUS - LYS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle bus
    8h 16m
    €153–324

Essen to Val Thorens by train and bus (Eurostar)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration12h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,225.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Val Thorens, France?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Val Thorens - Place des Arolles via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Moutiers, and Gare Routiere in around 17h 9m.

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