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How to get fromSaint-Étienne to Val Thorensby train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Val Thorens by train, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain train Ter
    4. Take the taxi from St Michel Valloire to Val Thorenstaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    €106–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Moutiersbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Val Thorens - Place Pécletbus bus S63
    6h 48m
    €25–45

  3. Drive 253.6 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Val Thorenscar car 253.6 km
    3h 2m
    €39–57

  4. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle bus
    5h 45m
    €76–111

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain train Ter
    4. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Val Thorens - Place Pécletbus bus S63
    6h 44m
    €40–94

Saint-Étienne to Val Thorens by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Val Thorens, France?

You can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Moutiers, and Gare Routiere in around 6h 48m.

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