There are 7 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorens by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain Tgv
- Take the train from Grenoble to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
- Take the taxi from St Michel Valloire to Val Thorenstaxi
4h 57m€113–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Moutiersbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Val Thorens - Place Pécletbus S63
6h 9m€22–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Val Thorens194.3 km
2h 17mDrive 194.3 km
- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorenscar 194.3 km
2h 17m€30–43Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
3h 50m€50–75Train, bus via Grenoble
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenobletrain Tgv
- Take the train from Grenoble to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Val Thorens - Place Pécletbus S63
5h 54m€47–85Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Val Thorens - Place des Arollesbus S63
6h 28m€46–90
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorens by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop and arriving at Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Val Thorens is 271 km. The road distance is 194.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorens without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 57m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Moutiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorens is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Val Thorens.
There are 8388+ hotels available in Val Thorens.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Moutiers, and Gare Routiere in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- 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
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 Grenoble to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Moutiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Val Thorens - Place Péclet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Val Thorens - Place Péclet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Val Thorens - Place des Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- [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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Val Thorens. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





















