The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona to Val Thorens
Cheapest price
$187
Average price
$190
Fastest journey
8 h 26 m
Average duration
8 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
563 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Val Thorens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Val Thorens will cost around $190 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $187.
Of the 2 trains that leave Barcelona for Val Thorens on Thu, Jan 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 29 the direct trains cover the 563 km distance in an average of 8 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 26 m .
On Thu, Jan 29 the slowest trains will take 8 h 42 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Barcelona to Val Thorens
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Val Thorens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €107.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€129 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest | €78 Average price |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barcelona to Val Thorens train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Val Thorens trains for tomorrow, Thursday, January 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:28 AM Barcelona | 8h42 | 4:10 PM Val Thorens | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Barcelona | 8h26 | 9:46 PM Val Thorens | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Barcelona to Val Thorens trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs AVE?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for AVE, but also compare tickets for the likes of TGV INOUI to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Val Thorens.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona to Val Thorens
Trains from Barcelona to Val Thorens run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $135 (€107) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 16:25. The fastest train covers the 349 miles (563 km) distance in 8h 6m.
Distance 349 miles (563 km) |
Average train duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $135 (€107) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 8h 6m |
First train 05:49 |
Last train 16:25 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, AVE from Barcelona to Val Thorens trainsTGV INOUI, AVE trains will get you between Barcelona and Val Thorens from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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AVE
FAQs: Trains from Barcelona to Val Thorens
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Val Thorens by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Val Thorens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona to Val Thorens
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
- & many more
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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