Lyon to Val Thorens transfer: private and door-to-door, from €418.
Europe’s highest ski resort is waiting. From Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport or Lyon city, your private driver takes you, your skis and your luggage straight to your residence in Val Thorens, at a fixed price agreed when you book.
Lyon airport → Val Thorens
Sedan, 1 to 4 passengers
Van, up to 8 passengers
From Lyon city: €438 by sedan, €573 by van. Skis and tolls included.

Private transfer or shared shuttle?
Val Thorens is nearly 200 km from Lyon airport, including a long mountain climb. Shared shuttles stop in several resorts along the valley, and a metered taxi can become very expensive. With a private transfer:
- The price is fixed when you book, whatever the journey time
- Your flight is tracked and your driver waits at arrivals with a name sign
- The van carries up to 8 skiers with all their equipment
- You travel directly, with your own group, to your door
The journey from Lyon to Val Thorens
From Lyon Saint-Exupéry, the route follows the motorway towards Chambéry and Albertville, then the Tarentaise valley to Moûtiers. The road then climbs through the Belleville valley, past Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Les Menuires, to Val Thorens at 2,300 metres. Allow 2 hours 30 to 3 hours. Much of Val Thorens is pedestrian: your driver drops you as close as possible to your residence, at the authorised point.

Skis, luggage and families
A sedan suits 4 people with reasonable luggage. For a family or a group of friends, the van takes up to 8 passengers and 8 bags, with room for skis. As the price is per vehicle, a private transfer quickly becomes cheaper per person than a shared shuttle.
- Skis and boots included
- Child seat €5
- Free booster seat
- Water and Wi-Fi on board
Late arrivals and early departures
Many flights land in Lyon in the evening, and the first ski day starts early. We operate 24/7, so even if your flight lands late, your transfer is guaranteed to your residence. For the return, we calculate your departure time from Val Thorens based on your flight, with a comfortable margin for the drive down the valley. See also our Lyon to Courchevel and Lyon to Méribel transfers and all our Lyon airport ski transfers.
Peak season tips
- Book as soon as your flights are confirmed: February Saturdays fill up fast
- A 20% surcharge applies on February Saturdays and over Christmas and New Year, always shown when you book
- Tell us how many pairs of skis and bags you have
- Book both ways in one request
About Transfert-Lyon
Transfert-Lyon is a private driver company based in Lyon and a brand of La Conciergerie I Carré, a French passenger transport group. Our drivers hold a professional VTC licence, and every booking is confirmed in writing, as required by French regulations. We have been driving travellers between Lyon, its airport and the Alps for years, and we know the roads, the traffic patterns and the resorts inside out. Every trip is followed by our operations manager from pick-up to drop-off, and if anything unexpected happens, we find a solution first and keep you informed. English-speaking drivers are available on request.
How to book
Send us your trip
Flight number, pick-up and drop-off addresses, passengers, luggage and skis, by WhatsApp, email or phone.
Get your confirmation
Within 10 minutes, in writing, with your fixed price and pick-up details.
Meet your driver
In the arrivals hall with a name sign, then straight to your door.
Lyon to Val Thorens: your questions
How much is a transfer from Lyon airport to Val Thorens?
With Transfert-Lyon, a private transfer from Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport to Val Thorens costs €418 in a sedan and €543 in a van, fixed price, skis and tolls included. From Lyon city centre, allow €438 and €573.
How long is the transfer from Lyon airport to Val Thorens?
Usually 2 hours 30 to 3 hours. On Saturdays in peak season, the climb through the Belleville valley can take longer.
My flight lands late in the evening: can you still take us to Val Thorens?
Yes, we operate 24/7. Your flight is tracked, 70 minutes of waiting are included, and you are dropped at your residence even late at night.
Is there a luggage limit for skis?
No extra charge for skis, boots and suitcases. Tell us how many pairs and bags you have when you book.
Is it cheaper per person in a group?
Yes: the price is per vehicle. With 8 skiers in a van, the transfer from Lyon airport costs about €68 per person.
What about Les Menuires?
Les Menuires is on the same road, just below Val Thorens: the transfer from Lyon airport also costs €418 by sedan and €543 by van.
Are you a transfer company for Lyon to Val Thorens transfers?
Yes. Transfert-Lyon is a transfer company based in Lyon: we organise transfers to Val Thorens for individual travellers as well as travel agencies, hotels and event organisers, with flight tracking, fixed prices and monthly invoicing for professionals. Learn more about our transfer services.
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