Trains in Val Thorens

Discover & book Val Thorens train services

Updated 17 September 2024

There is no train station in Val Thorens but this doesn't mean that you can't come here by train.

More than ever encouraged as the sustainable and eco-friendly travel option, getting to Val Thorens by train is still worth the effort with short transfer times from its closest major transport hub, whether that be Grenoble, Lyon or Geneva.

You'll get more leg room and it's a great way to enjoy the passing scenery.

Tip!
You may be able to get money off your accommodation or transfer to the resort if you mention you're coming by train.

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If you can make travelling by train work for you, you'll be helping to reduce your impact of your trip on the environment.

Nearest train station to Val Thorens

Located on the valley floor, Moûtiers is the nearest train station to Val Thorens, around 30km from the resort centre. Eurostar ski trains from London and high-speed TGV trains from Paris stop here.

To get from Moûtiers to the ski area, there are local buses running a few times per day taking around 40 minutes to arrive at the centre.

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Journey time to Val Thorens by train

London to Val Thorens by train

There's no direct link between London and Val Thorens by train.

The Eurostar ski train goes from London St Pancras to various stations in the Alps including Chambery, Moûtiers and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.

These are rough journey times for a number of destinations.

Journey	Duration	Changes	Equivalent driving time
London to Moûtiers	8 hours	1 or 2	12 hours
Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Moûtiers	4 to 5 hours	1	6 to 7 hours
Geneva to Moûtiers	4 hours	1 or 2	1h45
Lyon (Part-Dieu Gare Routière) to Moûtiers	3 to 4 hours	1	2h30

Journey times to Moûtiers by train

Train prices to Val Thorens

How much it costs depends a lot on when you travel. Peak weeks like Christmas, New Year, February half-term and Easter are obviously more expensive.

Our top tip is to try to book as early as possible.

Eurostar ski train tickets usually go out for sale in mid-July and that's when they're at their cheapest.

TGV train tickets from Paris to other French cities are normally available to buy 120 to 90 days before your travel time.

Getting from the train station to Val Thorens

There are a few different options when trying to make your way from Moûtiers train station to resort.

local bus - takes around 1h15 minutes
private transfer - direct
local taxi - transfer time of around 1 hour

Local bus to resort

Find the current bus timetables on our bus services page.

Bus services in Val Thorens

Booking train tickets to Val Thorens

For more information on journey times or to book tickets online, visit these websites:

You can also book through the Trainline.

Top tip!
Book early! Journeys at Christmas, Easter and the French half term weeks get packed out quickly.

Luggage allowances on trains to Val Thorens

If you're coming to Val Thorens, you'll probably be carrying additional luggage like ski boots, helmets or backpacks.

Train lines tend to have more generous allowances than airlines, but there are some limits.

**Luggage allowances on trains**
Line	Large bags	Ski gear	Bikes
Eurostar to Paris	Up to 85cm long at its widest	1 pair of skis or snowboard - counts as one of your 2 large bags	Only if boxed. Email travelservices@eurostar.com for more information
Eurostar to Lyon	Up to 85cm long at its widest	1 pair of skis or snowboard - counts as one of your 2 large bags	Only if it fits into one of your 85cm pieces of luggage
French TER and TGV trains	No limit - must be able to carry all luggage yourself	Yes	Yes, if packaged in a bag measuring 120cm x 90cm or less
Swiss SBB trains	No limit - must be able to carry all luggage yourself	Yes	Free, if packaged and front wheel removed (you'll need to pay for a fully assembled bike to travel in the bike carriage)