There are 7 ways to get from Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorens by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, train (Trenitalia, TGV), rideshare, car, 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.
Fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
5h 5m€94–199Drive 288.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorenscar 288.7 km
5h 46m€45–65Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Turinbus 404
- Take the bus from Turin to Saint-Jean-de-Mauriennebus 726
- Take the taxi from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Val Thorenstaxi
8h 36m€128–176Train
- Take the train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Ic
- Take the train from Savona to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain Tgv
8h 59m€104–185Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nice-NCE to Val Thorens288.7 km
5h 46mFly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
5h 20m€133–297Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
12h 27m€63–117
Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorens by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorens is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorens is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 5m and costs €90 - €200.
No, there is no direct train from Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Saint-Laurent-du-Var and arriving at Modane via Ventimiglia, Savona, Torino Lingotto and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
The distance between Nice Airport (NCE) and Val Thorens is 450 km. The road distance is 288.7 km.
The best way to get from Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorens without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 36m and costs €120 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorens train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Saint-Laurent-du-Var station.
Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorens train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorens is 289 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Nice Airport (NCE) to Val Thorens.
There are 251+ hotels available in Val Thorens.
What companies run services between Nice Airport (NCE), France and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Val Thorens via Ventimiglia, Savona, Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, and Modane in around 8h 59m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €110–230
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- zou.maregionsud.fr
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Saint-Laurent-du-Var to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Savona to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Savona to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- [email protected]
- Website
- bensbus.co.uk
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- https://www.bensbus.co.uk/
Shuttle from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.bensbus.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice Airport to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Turin to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nice-NCE to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nice Airport (NCE) and Val Thorens. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























