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How to Get to Val Thorens: Nearest Airports & Moûtiers Station
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The short answer
Four airports serve Val Thorens: Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Geneva, Chambéry and Grenoble, all within about 2.5 hours according to the resort. By rail, the nearest station is Moûtiers–Salins–Brides-les-Bains, about 40 km and 45 minutes away by bus or taxi.
Getting to Val Thorens: airports and routes
| From | Distance | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) | Within about 2.5 h | source |
| Geneva (GVA) | Within about 2.5 h | source |
| Chambéry (CMF) | Within about 2.5 h | source |
| Grenoble (GNB) | Within about 2.5 h | source |
Distances and times are those published by the official source, not live journey estimates.
By train to Moûtiers
Moûtiers–Salins–Brides-les-Bains is the closest station, about 40 km below the resort. Continue by shuttle bus, taxi, private driver or hire car; the journey takes about 45 minutes.
Airport transfers
Val Thorens is the highest resort in Les 3 Vallées at 2,300 m, so the final climb matters in snow. A transfer to your accommodation saves changing at Moûtiers with luggage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Val Thorens?
The resort lists four: Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Geneva, Chambéry and Grenoble, all within about 2.5 hours. Lyon and Geneva have the widest choice of flights.
How do you get from Moûtiers to Val Thorens?
By shuttle bus, taxi, private driver or hire car: about 40 km and 45 minutes.
Official sources
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