What is the cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 6h 57m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Val Thorens and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Val Thorens to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Val Thorens and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Lyon and Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Val Thorens and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Val Thorens to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Lyon Part Dieu and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Val Thorens to Heidelberg?

The distance between Val Thorens and Heidelberg is 898 km. The road distance is 629.4 km.

How do I travel from Val Thorens to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Val Thorens to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs €230 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Val Thorens to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Val Thorens to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Val Thorens to Heidelberg bus from?

Val Thorens to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Val Thorens station.

Where do I catch the Val Thorens to Heidelberg train from?

Val Thorens to Heidelberg train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Modane station.

Train or bus from Val Thorens to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Val Thorens to Heidelberg is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs €230 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Val Thorens to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Val Thorens to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Val Thorens to Heidelberg train arrive?

Val Thorens to Heidelberg train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Val Thorens to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Val Thorens to Heidelberg is 629 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Val Thorens to Heidelberg.

How do I get a bus ticket from Val Thorens to Heidelberg?

Book your Val Thorens to Heidelberg bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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Val Thorens to Heidelberg - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Val Thorens to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, night train, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
10h 14m
€231–351
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Val Thorens to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Karlsruhe central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 198 / ...
13h 50m
€66–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Val Thorens to Albertvillebus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
3. Take the bus from Annecy to Basel SBBbus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
12h 27m
€78–239
Drive 629.4 km
1. Drive from Val Thorens to Heidelbergcar 629.4 km
6h 57m
€99–142
Shuttle to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 9m
€169–391
Shuttle, train, night train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 18m
€154–409
Shuttle to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 34m
€173–393
Shuttle to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 45m
€174–459
Taxi, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the taxi from Val Thorens to Modanetaxi
2. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane TRN - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 7m
€198–450
Shuttle to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 54m
€229–667
Taxi, train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the taxi from Val Thorens to Modanetaxi
2. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 55m
€187–397

Val Thorens to Heidelberg by bus and train

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12h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 898.3 km
Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Val Thorens to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Modane, Lyon Part Dieu, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Lyon and Karlsruhe central train station in around 13h 50m.

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