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Louvre Museum
The world’s largest art museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and vast collections spanning antiquity to the 19th century. A defining Paris visit and often best booked ahead.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Val Thorens to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Val Thorens to Paris will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 1 buses that leave Val Thorens for Paris on Mon, Jun 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 29 the direct buses cover the 509 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jun 29 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Val Thorens to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $153 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Val Thorens to Paris:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Val Thorens to Paris costing on average $94 (€77).
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Val Thorens to Paris costing on average $153 (€126).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€54) compared to roughly $201 (€165) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $136 (€112). The journey takes 7h 41m versus 6h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Val Thorens to Paris buses for today, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:15 PM Val Thorens | 9h55 | 5:10 AM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 PM Val Thorens | 8h30 | 4:40 AM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Val Thorens | 11h40 | 8:10 AM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Val Thorens | 8h30 | 5:40 AM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Val Thorens to Paris run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:47, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 316 miles (509 km) distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 316 miles (509 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 4:47 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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