What is the cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Val Thorens?

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Montpellier to Val Thorens?

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Val Thorens?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Val Thorens via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Val Thorens?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Val Thorens?

The distance between Montpellier and Val Thorens is 456 km. The road distance is 435.1 km.

How do I travel from Montpellier to Val Thorens without a car?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Val Thorens without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 21m and costs €130 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Montpellier to Val Thorens?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Montpellier to Val Thorens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Val Thorens bus from?

Montpellier to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Val Thorens train from?

Montpellier to Val Thorens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train or bus from Montpellier to Val Thorens?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Val Thorens is to bus which takes 8h and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Montpellier to Val Thorens bus arrive?

Montpellier to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Montpellier to Val Thorens train arrive?

Montpellier to Val Thorens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Val Thorens?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Val Thorens is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Montpellier to Val Thorens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Montpellier to Val Thorens?

Book your Montpellier to Val Thorens bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Val Thorens?

There are 9258+ hotels available in Val Thorens.

Montpellier to Val Thorens - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Montpellier to Val Thorens by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montméliantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Montmélian to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
4. Take the taxi from St Michel Valloire to Val Thorenstaxi
6h 21m
€138–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus Ski74
8h
€39–66
Drive 435.1 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Val Thorenscar 435.1 km
4h 31m
€70–101
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
3. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
8h 12m
€164–391
Train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
7h 17m
€68–144
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MPL - GVA
2. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
9h 35m
€182–407
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Montpellier to Lyon Part Dieutrain Trn
2. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
6h 55m
€121–176

Montpellier to Val Thorens by bus

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Distance: 456.2 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Val Thorens, France?

You can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Val Thorens via Lyon in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Val Thorens via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Moûtiers in around 7h 17m.

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