There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Val Thorens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, shuttle, or car ferry
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 Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Michel Valloiretrain Tgv
10h 46m€337–575Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
9h 16m€122–310Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Moutiersbus
23h 54m€125–221Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Val Thorenscar
12h 10m€298–382Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
8h 30m€131–370Train, bus
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Albertvilletrain
- Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus
11h 36m€331–586Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Val Thorenscar
13h 12m€186–314Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
8h 50m€141–395Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
9h 31m€127–305Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
9h 31m€141–388Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane LGW - TRN
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain
9h 44m€176–389
Reading to Val Thorens by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €120 - €230 and takes 23h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Val Thorens is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 30m and costs €130 - €370.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
The distance between Reading and Val Thorens is 1151 km.
The best way to get from Reading to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs €330 - €600.
It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Reading to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Reading to Val Thorens bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Val Thorens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Val Thorens is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs €330 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 23h 54m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a train from Reading to Val Thorens via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and St Michel Valloire in around 10h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Moutiers, and Gare Routiere in around 23h 54m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–280
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- RailAir
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Val Thorens bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Val Thorens is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 1:47 AM in Reading and 2:47 AM in Val Thorens.
Reading to Val Thorens train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
There are 8635+ hotels available in Val Thorens.









