How to travel from Paris to Val Thorens

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Val Thorens

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Val Thorens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €63, while a flight costs an average of €405.

Distance: 316 miles (509 km)

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€99

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€63

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€167

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4h 26m

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1.5 - 3.0kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Compare ways to travel from Paris to Val Thorens

Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Val Thorens, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Val Thorens is a bus with an average price of €63.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Val Thorens:

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Val Thorens costing on average €99.

A bus is €343 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Val Thorens costing on average €405.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Val Thorens is by train with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Val Thorens take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Val Thorens including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Val Thorens among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 36m faster (4h 26m by train vs 7h 2m by car) and roughly €69 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€99 vs €167). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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How to get from Paris to Val Thorens by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Paris to Val Thorens is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Val Thorens

Travel to Val Thorens easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Val Thorens.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Val Thorens including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Val Thorens is a bus with an average price of €63.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Val Thorens:

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Val Thorens costing on average €99.

A bus is €343 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Val Thorens costing on average €405.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Val Thorens is by train with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Val Thorens take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 59m.

Bus takes on average 9h 35m.

The distance from Paris to Val Thorens is approximately 316 miles (509 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Val Thorens is:
  • Around 60 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Val Thorens as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Val Thorens:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Moûtiers - Salins - Brides-les-Bains.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Val Thorens, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Val Thorens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Val Thorens by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Val Thorens by train.
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Luxair, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, ITA, BA Euroflyer, Edelweiss Air, BA Cityflyer to go to Val Thorens by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Val Thorens with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Val Thorens often also extend their vacation to go to Geneva, Lyon, Geneva International Airport, Moûtiers - Salins - Brides-les-Bains, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Val Thorens and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Val Thorens to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Val Thorens, you can enjoy a variety of activities such as ice diving under the frozen Lac du Lou, and racing down the 6 km Cosmojet toboggan run. Relax and socialize at après-ski venues with stunning mountain views, explore serene trails on guided snowshoe tours, or soar above the Alps with a paragliding adventure. Visit the Val Thorens Ski Resort, the highest in Europe, and enjoy lively performances at La Folie Douce. Discover the breathtaking Glacier de Péclet, unwind at the Val Thorens Sports Centre, or take a cable car to Cime Caron for spectacular alpine vistas.
A stay of 3 to 7 days in Val Thorens is ideal for exploring its ski slopes and enjoying the resort's amenities, depending on your interest in winter sports and local activities.

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