There are 10 ways to get from Val Thorens to Barcelona by train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, car, shuttle, plane, train, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
9h 22m€189–339Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Val Thorens to Lyonbus Ski74
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 30m€67–113Drive 771.3 km
- Drive from Val Thorens to Barcelonacar 771.3 km
7h 43m€124–179Shuttle to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
7h 46m€81–255Bus, train
- Take the bus from Val Thorens - Place des Arolles to Gare Routierebus S63
- Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
10h 46m€118–263Bus, train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
- Take the bus from Val Thorens to Albertvillebus
- Take the train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
11h 18m€97–234Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airport
- Take the bus from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A to BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30bus
15h 7m€135–189Shuttle to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LYS - BCN
8h 1m€90–257Taxi, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Val Thorens to Modanetaxi
- Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susatrain
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane TRN - BCN
7h 44m€117–289Taxi, train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Val Thorens to Modanetaxi
- Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MXP - BCN
8h 47m€138–251
Val Thorens to Barcelona by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Barcelona is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Barcelona is to drive which takes 7h 43m and costs €120 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Val Thorens to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Val Thorens and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Val Thorens to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Val Thorens and Barcelona is 898 km. The road distance is 771.3 km.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €180 - €340.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Val Thorens to Barcelona, including transfers.
Val Thorens to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Val Thorens station.
Val Thorens to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Barcelona is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €180 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a vehicle from Val Thorens to Barcelona-Sants via Modane and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens to Barcelona - North Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €27–160
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18–130
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–100
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val Thorens to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val Thorens - Place des Arolles to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val Thorens to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Val Thorens to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Val Thorens to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Val Thorens to Barcelona is 771 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Val Thorens to Barcelona.
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