Coaches to Val Thorens — 5 of Our Favourites

Snow Express's coaches run to over 40 top French Ski Resorts. As well as being an exceptionally cheap way to travel to the Alps, the coach is much less hassle too. Forget lengthy journeys to the airport, long queues for check-in, flight delays, lost baggage and even longer transfers to resort. With Snow Express, their comfortable ski coaches take you directly from Central London or Folkstone all the way to resort.

You travel overnight on their luxury coaches, arriving direct to resort, ready to hit the slopes. It's the greenest, cleanest way to travel.

What's more, they can look after all of your other holiday needs including exclusive discounts on ski lessons, ski hire, ski passes, travel insurance, great rates on foreign exchange and more.

These airport shuttle buses can take you to Val Thorens on a sensible budget. They stop at all Val Thorens resorts, so you’re never far from your accommodation, and they run multiple buses to and from each airport.

Transfers operate on large coaches to keep costs down, but you’ll still enjoy excellent customer service while keeping your carbon footprint low. All transfer buses are supported by English-speaking reps to ensure your journey up the mountain runs smoothly. Your rep will greet you at the airport, guide you to your vehicle, liaise with the French drivers (who know the mountain roads better than anyone!), and make sure you get on and off at the right stop.

Every year, they have grown in both the number of resorts served and the frequency of departures. The only thing that hasn’t increased is the price - still among the most competitive on the market.

Why book with them:

• great value
• direct transfers that connect with your flights
• fully insured and licensed vehicles
• no queuing at the airport for tickets or car keys
• no surcharge for carrying skis or snowboards
• multiple stops in resort
• most environmentally friendly way to reach resort
• guaranteed seats

Operating since 2009 and partnered with French companies, their drivers and reps know the route inside out. With several transfers running daily, they can share up-to-date traffic information to help you arrive faster and more comfortably than anyone else.

Much more than a booking site, it’s the go-to guide for organising bus trips to the summits. For over 20 years, they have been facilitating access from airports and train stations to 80 mountain resorts in the French Alps. 

They work with a number of verified carriers throughout the Alps to offer smooth, stress-free bus and coach transfers at competitive rates. The local transport companies are the experts in managing complicated resort logistics, connections, and weather conditions, so all you have to do is book your ticket(s), then relax and enjoy the ride.

Key features:

• a stress-free and economical way to reach resort
• book a round-trip and save money
• guaranteed seats
• modify your tickets online up to 48 hours before your trip
• luggage allowance included in the ticket price (maximum one hold bag and one handbag), book extra luggage for your skis on their site
• discounts available depending on your group age and configuration
• environmentally-friendly way to travel
• eco and premium fares

Depending on your journey, various discounts are available for children or young people. Early-booking discounts may also apply, so get your travel booked now to secure the best deals!

By far the easiest form of European travel is by coach. Their low cost bus fares mean you can travel Europe even on the tightest of budgets and seeing Europe by coach gives you a freedom and flexibility not offered by any other form of European travel.

They travel to hundreds of destinations, and offer some good deals and accommodation if you need somewhere to stay when you get to your destination.

You're allowed to carry one item of hand luggage and two hold bags, often at no extra cost.

The coaches are roomy and have WiFi on board, drinks and snacks, plug sockets and toilets.

Take a look at the route map to see all the destinations they cover.