There are 10 ways to get from León to Val Thorens by train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants 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
16h 27m€274–601Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from León to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Moutiersbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 18m€125–221Drive 1,346.7 km
- Drive from León to Val Thorenscar 1,346.7 km
13h 32m€211–305Fly León Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LEN - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
11h 22m€181–776Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leon to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Chambérybus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
24h 22m€137–226Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MAD - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
10h 21m€150–374Fly León Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train
- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane LEN - TRN
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain
14h 14m€190–760Train, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Leon to Miranda De Ebrotrain
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritzbus
- Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
13h 24m€196–474Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane MAD - TRN
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain
10h 42m€159–363Fly León Airport to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LEN - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
11h 12m€176–711
León to Val Thorens by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from León to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €120 - €230 and takes 21h 18m.
The fastest way to get from León to Val Thorens is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 10h 21m and costs €150 - €380.
No, there is no direct bus from León to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from León and arriving at Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from León to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
The distance between León and Val Thorens is 1769 km. The road distance is 1346.7 km.
The best way to get from León to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 16h 27m and costs €270 - €600.
It takes approximately 16h 27m to get from León to Val Thorens, including transfers.
León to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from León station.
León to Val Thorens train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Leon station.
The best way to get from León to Val Thorens is to train which takes 16h 27m and costs €270 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 21h 18m.
What companies run services between León, Spain and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a train from Leon to Val Thorens via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Montmélian, and St Michel Valloire in around 16h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from León to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Moutiers, and Gare Routiere in around 21h 18m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from León Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–700
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–160
Flights from León Airport to Turin Caselle Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €120–650
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from León Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €160–650
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–270
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from León Airport to Geneva International Airport via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–600
Flights from León Airport to Geneva International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–650
Flights from León Airport to Geneva International Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €150–600
Flights from León Airport to Geneva International Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–600
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from León Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–700
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–160
Flights from León Airport to Turin Caselle Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €120–650
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from León Airport to Turin Caselle Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €120–650
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from León to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Moutiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- [email protected]
- 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 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
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Leon to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
León to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
León to Val Thorens train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between León to Val Thorens is 1347 km. It takes approximately 13h 32m to drive from León to Val Thorens.
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