There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Val Thorens by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane, shuttle, train (TGV), or train
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Train
best- 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 48m€132–221Drive 293.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nice to Val Thorenscar 293.9 km
5h 53m€46–67Bus
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus Ski74
12h 5m€52–98Fly 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
6h 53m€132–329Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
- Take the train from Nice Ville 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 Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
10h 29m€122–218Train, bus
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- 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
10h 41m€111–254Bus, 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
14h 33m€64–120Fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- 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
7h 38m€87–204
Nice to Val Thorens by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Val Thorens is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Val Thorens via Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Modane via Ventimiglia, Savona, Torino Lingotto and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Nice and Val Thorens is 418 km. The road distance is 293.9 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs €130 - €230.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Nice to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Nice to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1.
Nice to Val Thorens train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Nice to Val Thorens is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 12h 5m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Val Thorens via Ventimiglia, Savona, Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, and Modane in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Val Thorens via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Lyon in around 12h 5m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €90–250
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Savona to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Val Thorens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Nice to Val Thorens train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Savona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Val Thorens is 294 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Nice to Val Thorens.
There are 8596+ hotels available in Val Thorens.










