Name: Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Transfers
Brand: Ben's Bus
SKU: lyonairporttovalthorens
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LYON AIRPORT TO VAL THORENS TRANSFERS

Ben’s Bus operates frequent Lyon Airport to Val Thorens transfers on Saturdays throughout the 2026 / 27 winter ski season. We’ve been running low cost transfers to the French Alps for 21 years. Our network of shared transfers also include airport shuttles from Geneva to Val Thorens and Grenoble to Val Thorens.

Our prices are the cheapest on the market but our staff will ensure your journey is safe and comfortable. We usually transport passengers on our Val Thorens transfers in large coaches, which reduces your carbon footprint. We offset all our carbon emissions, making us the most environmentally friendly way of getting up the mountain.

LYON TO VAL THORENS TRANSFERS FROM £42pp

Our regular and reliable Lyon to Val Thorens transfers cost £97.50 Return and £53 Single.

However, with our group discounts, you could pay just £83pp Return. Children under 12 benefit from a 10% discount.

Visit our prices page for a full list of our fares or simply use the booking form at the top of this page to get an instant quote.

Upgrade to Ben’s Bus Plus+ for preferential refund terms and free changes to your booking.

TRANSFER TIME FROM LYON AIRPORT TO VAL THORENS

The transfer time from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens is about 3 hours 20 minutes. This is dependent on the date, time of day, the weather and traffic. We allow more time for the journey when we know the road conditions may be bad. The distance from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens is 199 km.

Our vehicles usually take the A43 motorway to Albertville, via Chambery, then the N90 national road to Moutiers before climbing the D117 up to Val Thorens.

BEN’S BUS STOPS IN RESORT

Our service stops at the main bus station, the Val Thorens Gare Routiere, as well as the Val Thorens UCPA centre, 5 minutes down the road from the main resort. You can select either of these stops when you book with us.

Click to see the Val Thorens Tourist Office Interactive map which will help you find your accommodation. This page shows details of the free Val Thorens In Resort Shuttle Buses which circulate the resort.

Val Thorens Bus Station

We use the main bus station, the ‘Gare Routiere’, in the centre of Val Thorens. View our Val Thorens Gare Routiere bus stop in Google Maps

Val Thorens Gare Routiere Airport Transfer Ben's Bus Stop

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Val Thorens UCPA Bus Stop

We use the bus stop on the main road just above the UCPA. View our Val Thorens UCPA bus stop in Google Maps

Val Thorens UCPA Airport Transfer Ben's Bus Stop

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DATES WE RUN LYON AIRPORT TO VAL THORENS TRANSFERS

Ben’s Bus shared transfers servicing Val Thorens from Lyon Airport run on the following dates:

SATURDAYS : From the 12th December 2026 – 3rd April 2027.

SUNDAYS & WEEKDAYS: We do not have any Sunday buses from Lyon Airport. You could consider changing your flight so it arrives into Geneva or see what alternative transport options we recommend.

Please Note The Following Exceptions: On the 12th December we only have services to Val Thorens. On the 3rd April we only have services from Val Thorens.

VAL THORENS TRANSPORT, WEATHER AND RESORT INFORMATION

Val Thorens Resort Information

The official Val Thorens Tourist Office website has lots of information about the resort including activities and amenities

Weather Forecast & Snow Report

View the latest Val Thorens snow report or just take a look at the live webcams

Piste Maps

This website can show you the piste map for les 3 vallées as well as for the Val Thorens valley

Official Airport Website

For information and advice about the airport itself, visit the Lyon St Exupery Airport website

FAQs

Here’s a few of our most frequently asked questions. We may have more FAQs on our Lyon Airport contact page

What Is The Best Way To Travel From Lyon Airport To Val Thorens?

The best way to travel from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens is on a direct shared transfer. They are cheap, convenient and environmentally friendly. The alternatives are a private transfer, a hire car or public transport.

Private transfers a considerably more expensive but are door-to-door and can be timed exactly for your flight.

Hire cars are convenient, but remember to add in the extra costs of fuel, motorways tolls, parking in resort and snow tyres/ chains.

Public transport would involve changing buses or trains at least once and would take longer, and not cost much less than a dedicated shared transfer.

How Much Does A Transfer From Lyon Airport To Val Thorens Cost?

A transfer from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens costs from £42pp. This is the cost of one journey when booked as part of a Return, Saturday to Saturday transfer and when travelling in a group. Visit our prices page for a complete list of fares, discounts and charges.

How Long Does It Take To Get From Lyon Airport To Val Thorens?

The transfer from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens usually takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, although this depends heavily on the traffic conditions and weather. The journey does take longer if you are travelling between 9am - 1pm. Over the festive season and during the February European school holidays, the roads can become congested around the Moutiers area and at the peages (tolls). This is because the Parisians and Lyonnais use the same route to get home.

How Far Is Val Thorens From Lyon Airport?

The distance from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens is 199 km. This depends on the route you take.

Where Does The Bus Stop In Val Thorens?

Ben's Bus has 2 bus stops in Val Thorens. One is at the main bus station (the 'Gare Routiere') in the centre of town and is the one most people use. From there you can use the free resort shuttle buses to easily get to your accommodation. The second stop is at the UCPA centre, although that is only really for people who are staying at the UCPA.

Where Do I Meet The Ben's Bus Rep At Lyon Airport?

The Ben's Bus Lyon Airport Team will greet you at the Lyon Airport Bus Station, which is just a few minutes walk on flat ground from the main Terminal building.

Our Airport Meeting Point page has more exact details, including images and maps of the airport.

What Happens If My Flight Is Delayed?

Delays happen. We get it. It's why we have processes, systems and contingencies in place to ensure your holiday gets off to the right start. Take a look at our Flight Delay Policy to see what we do to manage this.

How Much Luggage Can I Bring?

To see how much luggage is included in your Ben's Bus ticket, and what to do if you want to bring more, please visit our Luggage Allowance & Policy page.

Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Transfers