There are 7 ways to get from Marseille to Val Thorens by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train (TGV)
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Marseille St Charles 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
- Take the taxi from St Michel Valloire to Val Thorenstaxi
6h 20m€150–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus Ski74
8h 55m€39–62Drive 345.4 km
- Drive from Marseille to Val Thorenscar 345.4 km
5h 17m€55–79Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
6h 41m€127–332Train, bus
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus
7h 1m€74–130Train
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
9h 18m€82–159Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
6h 41m€122–186
Marseille to Val Thorens by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Val Thorens via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains via Valence Ville and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Marseille and Val Thorens is 467 km. The road distance is 345.4 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Val Thorens without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 20m and costs €150 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Marseille to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Marseille to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Marseille to Val Thorens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Val Thorens is to bus which takes 8h 55m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Val Thorens via Lyon in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Val Thorens - Place des Arolles via Valence Ville, Montmélian, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Gare Routiere in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Marseille St Charles to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Marseille to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Marseille to Val Thorens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Val Thorens is 345 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Marseille to Val Thorens.
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