There are 6 ways to get from Nantes to Val Thorens by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Nantes to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Tgv
8h 59m€172–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus Ski74
13h 35m€68–117Drive 846.4 km
- Drive from Nantes to Val Thorenscar 846.4 km
8h 57m€135–195Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
6h 52m€91–267Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
9h 25m€206–327Fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
7h 47m€91–287
Nantes to Val Thorens by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Val Thorens is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 52m and costs €90 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Val Thorens via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Nantes and Val Thorens is 1007 km. The road distance is 846.4 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €170 - €290.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Nantes to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Nantes to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Nantes to Val Thorens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Val Thorens is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €170 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 35m.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Val Thorens, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Nantes to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains 5 times a week. Tickets cost €190–290 and the journey takes 6h 59m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Val Thorens via Lyon in around 13h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–210
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–330
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–320
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–220
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €190–290
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €160–240
- 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 Nantes to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €160–290
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €140–240
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- [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 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
- €50–65
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
Nantes to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Nantes to Val Thorens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Val Thorens is 846 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Nantes to Val Thorens.
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