Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Val Thorens
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Val Thorens is 125.8 km and about 148 minutes by road. 5 other airports serve Val Thorens.
Route
- Distance
- 126 km78.2 mi
- Drive time
- 148 min148 min
- Source
- Routed by OpenRouteService
Map
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- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
- Val Thorens
Transfer options
- Shared transfer: A shared minibus over 126 km78.2 mi — usually the cheapest option for one or two people.
- Private transfer: A door-to-door taxi or private car, about 148 min148 min direct.
- Hire car: Self-drive over 126 km78.2 mi; check winter tyre and chain requirements for the route.
- Bus: Val Thorens has a bus station for onward connections.
Alternative airports
| Airport | Distance | Drive time | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambéry Aix les Bains | 67 km41.3 mi | 101 min101 min | Details |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère | 98 km61.1 mi | 144 min144 min | Details |
| Geneva | 111 km68.8 mi | 157 min157 min | — |
| Turin | 85 km52.6 mi | 204 min204 min | — |
| Bern | 193 km119.9 mi | 255 min255 min | — |
When to book
- October half term: 24 Oct–1 Nov — England modal state-school dates; individual local authorities and academies vary by up to a week. Glacier resorts only.
- Christmas: 19 Dec–3 Jan — England modal state-school dates; individual local authorities and academies vary by up to a week.
- New Year: 31 Dec–3 Jan — England modal state-school dates; individual local authorities and academies vary by up to a week.
- February half term: 13 Feb–21 Feb — England modal state-school dates; individual local authorities and academies vary by up to a week.
- Easter: 26 Mar–11 Apr — England modal state-school dates; individual local authorities and academies vary by up to a week. Easter Sunday falls on 2027-03-28.
- Whitsun (May half term): 29 May–6 Jun — England modal state-school dates; individual local authorities and academies vary by up to a week.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the transfer from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Val Thorens?
About 148 minutes by road over 125.8 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How far is Val Thorens from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
125.8 km by road.
Can you get from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Val Thorens by train?
Not all the way — there is no station in Val Thorens, so the last leg is by road.
Which other airports serve Val Thorens?
Chambéry Aix les Bains (101 minutes), Grenoble Alpes Isère (144 minutes) and Geneva (157 minutes).
When should I book a transfer to Val Thorens?
Transfers fill first on the Saturdays inside the school holiday windows listed on this page; outside those weeks there is usually availability much closer to the date.
Related pages
Sources: OpenRouteService