There are 9 ways to get from Val Thorens to Pau by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, 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.
Shuttle, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane LYS - PUF
7h 28m€326–624Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Val Thorens to Lyonbus Ski74
- Take the bus from Lyon to Paubus FlixBus N716
16h 55m€88–137Bus, train
- 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 Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain Ter
12h 48m€137–269Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airport
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Pau - Technopôle Héliparcbus
16h 22m€103–158Drive 837.6 km
- Drive from Val Thorens to Paucar 837.6 km
8h 19m€134–194Shuttle, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LYS - BIQ
- Take the train from Bayonne to Pautrain
8h 55m€149–429Shuttle, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain
9h 53m€125–355Shuttle, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airport
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pautrain
9h 49m€136–294Train
- 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 Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pautrain Ter
13h 5m€162–277
Val Thorens to Pau by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Pau is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Pau is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs €320 - €650.
No, there is no direct bus from Val Thorens to Pau. However, there are services departing from Val Thorens and arriving at Pau via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Val Thorens to Pau. However, there are services departing from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains and arriving at Pau via Montmélian, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Val Thorens and Pau is 714 km. The road distance is 837.6 km.
The best way to get from Val Thorens to Pau without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 48m and costs €130 - €270.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Val Thorens to Pau, including transfers.
Val Thorens to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Val Thorens station.
Val Thorens to Pau 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 Pau is to train which takes 13h 5m and costs €160 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h 55m.
What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Pau, France?
You can take a bus from Val Thorens to Pau via Moûtiers, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, Montmélian, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens to Pau via Lyon in around 16h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–300
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
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 Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- 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 Toulouse Matabiau to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- [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 Lyon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- 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 Lyon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Val Thorens to Pau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Val Thorens to Pau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Val Thorens to Pau is 838 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Val Thorens to Pau.
Book your Val Thorens to Pau bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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