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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Val Thorens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £38, while a coach costs an average of £39.
Distance: 144 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Val Thorens, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Val Thorens:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lyon to Val Thorens costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Val Thorens take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £9. The journey takes 2h 41m versus 2h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Val Thorens from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Val Thorens is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Val Thorens are Chambéry. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Val Thorens on Omio.
Chambéry is a historic Savoyard city with an elegant old town and a strong Alpine character. It is best known for the Fontaine des Éléphants, the Château des Ducs de Savoie and its links to the House of Savoy.
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 Lyon to Val Thorens.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Val Thorens:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Lyon to Val Thorens costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Val Thorens take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 46m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Val Thorens as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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