There are 8 ways to get from Val Thorens to Nice by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, 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.
Bus, train
best- 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 Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 50m€110–214Drive 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 Ski74
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 5m€50–88Shuttle to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- 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€136–335Train
- Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Villetrain
9h 51m€112–202Train, bus
- Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 43m€56–97Shuttle to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- 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€92–203Shuttle to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain
9h 19m€176–409
Val Thorens to Nice by bus and train
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 and Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
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 Montmélian and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Val Thorens and Nice is 688 km. The road distance is 291.1 km.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Nice without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 50m and costs €110 - €220.
It takes approximately 9h 50m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains station.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Nice is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 9h 51m.
What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Nice, France?
You can take a bus from Val Thorens to Albert 1er via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Aéroport / Promenade in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens to Nice Ville via Moûtiers, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, Montmélian, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 9h 51m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €80–260
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
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 Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val Thorens to Albertville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Val Thorens to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian 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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