There are 3 ways to get from Valmeinier to Les Arcs by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from St Michel Valloire 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 Les Arcs Draguignantrain
6h 48m€130–216Drive 305.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Valmeinier to Les Arcscar 305.9 km
5h 4m€49–71Bus
- Take the bus from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Fréjus - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 2m€54–86
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valmeinier to Les Arcs is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Valmeinier to Les Arcs is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Valmeinier to Les Arcs. However, there are services departing from Plan Perrine and arriving at Lycée Agricole via St Jean De Maurienne Arvan, Chambéry - Bus Station and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Valmeinier to Les Arcs. However, there are services departing from St Michel Valloire and arriving at Les Arcs Draguignan via Montmélian and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Valmeinier and Les Arcs is 580 km. The road distance is 305.9 km.
The best way to get from Valmeinier to Les Arcs without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €130 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Valmeinier to Les Arcs, including transfers.
Valmeinier to Les Arcs bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan station.
Valmeinier to Les Arcs train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Michel Valloire station.
The best way to get from Valmeinier to Les Arcs is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 2m.
What companies run services between Valmeinier, France and Les Arcs, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
You can take a vehicle from Valmeinier to Les Arcs Draguignan via St Michel Valloire, Montmélian, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plan Perrine to Lycée Agricole via Gare Routiere, St Jean De Maurienne Arvan, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry - Bus Station, Fréjus - Bus Station, and Gare Routière in around 14h 2m.
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 St Michel Valloire to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- 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 Les Arcs Draguignan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from St Jean De Maurienne Arvan to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Valmeinier to Les Arcs bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Valmeinier to Les Arcs train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valmeinier to Les Arcs is 306 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Valmeinier to Les Arcs.
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