✈ How to get from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens

Q: What is the distance from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

The distance from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens is 196 km. It will take around 2 hours and 20 minutes to reach your accommodation in the ski resort in a Grenoble taxi , and around 3 hours and 20 minutes if you choose to take the Saturday bus.

Q: How can I get from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

There are two Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens transfer options; taxi or bus. Taking a local taxi or pre-booked transfer will take 2 hours and 20 minutes and will cost around €300 for up to 4 passengers. The Ben’s Bus transfer will take closer to 3 hours and 20 minutes and will cost €100 (GBP 94) per person.

Q: What’s the cost of a taxi from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

There’s no fixed fare for taking a local taxi from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens . You will be charged around €300 for this service, but if you’re looking for a fixed fare for your journey, we suggest pre-booking with Welcome Pickups .

Val Thorens is a picturesque, purpose-built ski resort in the Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps. Known for its powdery white snow, extended ski season, breathtaking mountain backdrops and quaint ski chalets, Val Thorens is the perfect place to enjoy a winter wonderland getaway.

There are two options when it comes to an airport transfer from Grenoble to Val Thorens: taxi or bus. Taking a taxi or private transfer will take 2 hours and 20 minutes to reach the resort town, and will cost an average of €300 for up to 4 passengers. Ben’s Bus will take closer to 3 hours and 20 minutes and will cost €100 (GBP 94) per person.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome	€374	140min	24/7
Taxi	€300	140min	24/7
Bus	€200	200min	09:00–12:00

How to get from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens by taxi

The quickest and only direct Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens transfer is to take a local taxi or pre-book an airport taxi. You can take a taxi all year round, and the journey time to your resort will be around 2 hours and 20 minutes.

What's the cost of a taxi from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

There are no fixed fares when it comes to taking a taxi airport transfer from Grenoble to Val Thorens. Your driver will usually give you a fare based on the time of year and the number of passengers. The average cost of a taxi to Val Thorens will be €300 for up to 4 people, but if you’d prefer a fixed fare that won’t change, we suggest pre-booking with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups. You’ll also gain insight into local hidden gems and are guaranteed professional and friendly service.

Cost

€300

Trip Duration

2 Hr. 20 Min.

*Prices may very unless you book in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available all year round, 24 hours a day from Grenoble Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Grenoble Airport?

Taxis are located just outside of the arrivals hall at Grenoble Airport. You will see the taxi rank as you exit the main terminal building.

Convenience

Taking a taxi from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens is the quickest and most convenient transfer option. You won’t need to wait outside in the cold for your transfer to arrive, your driver will drop you off at the door of your accommodation, and the local taxis are available all year round, not just during the winter ski months.

Editor’s Note

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a standard Grenoble Airport taxi. Splitting the cost of your taxi between a group will cost less per person than taking the bus.

Useful Tips

There will be an extra charge for ski equipment that doesn't fit in the trunk of the car. You can pre-book online to get the best deal.

During the winter months, journey times may increase due to snowfall.

Tipping your driver in Grenoble isn't expected.

How to get from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens by bus

Ben’s Bus runs during the winter ski season from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens. There’s no real bus schedule, they simply have 5 buses that drive back and forth. However, the buses only run on Saturdays, in the morning during ski season (from about December to March). The journey time will be 3 hours and 20 minutes, during good weather.

How much is the bus from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

The cost of a single ticket on Ben’s Bus will be £94 (€100). You can purchase your tickets online on the Ben’s Bus website. They also offer discounts for large groups.

Cost

€100 (GBP 94)

Trip Duration

3 Hr. 20 Min.

Ben's Bus has no set schedule, but waiting times are usually around 3 hours.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Ben's Bus only runs on Saturdays in the morning, during the winter ski months.

Where do I find the bus?

The big white and blue bus can be found directly outside of the main terminal building at Grenoble Airport. You will see the ground transportation signs and bus stops clearly marked from the Arrivals Hall.

Convenience

Due to the lack of reliable bus times and extremely limited schedule, taking a bus airport transfer from Grenoble to Val Thorens isn’t a reliable transfer option. Not only will you have to wait up to 3 hours for a bus to arrive, but they only run on Saturdays, so if you land on any other day, there will be no bus transport available to you.

Timetables

Ben's Bus

Information and pricing

Editor’s Note

There's no set bus schedule for taking the Ben's Bus Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens transfer. However, when booking you can email them and request a more accurate departure time for your exact day of travel.

Useful Tips

You will have to purchase your bus ticket in GBP, directly on the Ben's Bus website.

There's ample luggage and ski equipment storage below the bus.

The bus only runs from December to March each year.

Welcome Pickups has a Net Safety Score of 99 of 100

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20 minute gap between transfers
Regular Car Sanitisation
Contactless ride
Sanitiser in every car

What is the distance from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

The distance from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens is 196 km. It will take around 2 hours and 20 minutes to reach your accommodation in the ski resort in a Grenoble taxi, and around 3 hours and 20 minutes if you choose to take the Saturday bus.

How can I get from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

There are two Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens transfer options; taxi or bus. Taking a local taxi or pre-booked transfer will take 2 hours and 20 minutes and will cost around €300 for up to 4 passengers. The Ben’s Bus transfer will take closer to 3 hours and 20 minutes and will cost €100 (GBP 94) per person.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

There’s no fixed fare for taking a local taxi from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens. You will be charged around €300 for this service, but if you’re looking for a fixed fare for your journey, we suggest pre-booking with Welcome Pickups.

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How to get from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens by taxi

What's the cost of a taxi from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

Cost

€300

Trip Duration

2 Hr. 20 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available all year round, 24 hours a day from Grenoble Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Grenoble Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens by bus

How much is the bus from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

Cost

€100 (GBP 94)

Trip Duration

3 Hr. 20 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Ben's Bus only runs on Saturdays in the morning, during the winter ski months.

Where do I find the bus?

Convenience

Timetables

Ben's Bus

Information and pricing

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

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What is the distance from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

How can I get from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

What’s the cost of a taxi from Grenoble Airport to Val Thorens?

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