There are 7 ways to get from Val Thorens to Nice by train (TGV), bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Marseille
best- Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
8h€213–308Drive 291.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Val Thorens to Nicecar 291.1 km
5h 52m€47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Val Thorens to Lyonbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
11h 53m€58–92Shuttle 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 22m€136–336Train
- Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Villetrain 7853
9h 6m€118–205Train #2 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bardonecchia to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Re
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ventimigliatrain 3115 / ...
10h 29m€134–169Shuttle 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 17m€86–184
Val Thorens to Nice by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Nice is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Nice is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Val Thorens to Nice. However, there are services departing from Val Thorens and arriving at Albert 1er via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Val Thorens to Nice. However, there are services departing from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains and arriving at Nice Ville via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Val Thorens and Nice is 684 km. The road distance is 291.1 km.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Nice without a car is to train via Marseille which takes 8h and costs €210 - €310.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Val Thorens to Nice, including transfers.
Val Thorens to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Val Thorens station.
Val Thorens to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains station.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Nice is to train via Marseille which takes 8h and costs €210 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 53m.
What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Nice, France?
You can take a vehicle from Val Thorens to Nice Ville via Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains and Marseille St Charles in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens to Albert 1er via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 11h 53m.
- 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
- €55–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–120
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- 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
- €30–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- 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
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bardonecchia to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- 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
- €50–75
- 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 Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Val Thorens to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Val Thorens to Nice is 291 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Val Thorens to Nice.
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