There are 7 ways to get from Val Thorens to Monaco by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, plane, train (Trenitalia), or train (TGV)
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 Modane to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Tgv
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ventimigliatrain 3115 / ...
8h 43m€137–176Drive 318.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Val Thorens to Monacocar 318.2 km
5h 42m€61–87Bus
- Take the bus from Val Thorens to Lyonbus Ski74
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 43m€78–117Shuttle 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
6h 50m€136–341Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
8h 44m€146–201Train via Marseille
- Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain Sud_Iv15
9h 38m€147–221Shuttle to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
7h 45m€91–199
Val Thorens to Monaco by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Monaco is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Monaco is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Val Thorens to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Val Thorens and arriving at Villa Paloma via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Val Thorens to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Torino Porta Nuova and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Val Thorens and Monaco is 400 km. The road distance is 318.2 km.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Monaco without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €130 - €180.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Val Thorens to Monaco, including transfers.
Val Thorens to Monaco bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Val Thorens station.
Val Thorens to Monaco train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Monaco is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €130 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Monaco?
You can take a vehicle from Val Thorens to Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Modane, Torino Porta Nuova, and Ventimiglia in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens to Villa Paloma via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 11h 43m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val Thorens to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- [email protected]
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–65
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
Val Thorens to Monaco bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Val Thorens to Monaco train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Torino Porta Nuova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Val Thorens to Monaco is 318 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Val Thorens to Monaco.
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