Val Thorens airport transfers: find the best ways to get here
Geneva to Val Thorens from CHF 49.50 per person one-way (weekend rate)
Save money with daily scheduled coach transfers, over 10 convenient resort stops and ski luggage included at no extra cost. With regular departures from Geneva and Lyon Airports, this affordable service makes reaching Val Thorens simple and convenient.
Geneva to Val Thorens from CHF 53.50 per person one-way (weekend rate)
Save money with convenient scheduled coach transfers, frequent winter departures and central resort drop-off points. Travel from Geneva or Lyon Airport alongside other passengers heading to Val Thorens, with experienced alpine drivers and ski equipment included.
Quick and secure way to organise transfers from local airports and stations
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
Courchevel is only a 1h40 drive from Chambery and a 2h 20 drive from Grenoble Airport. You could hire a car, but with so many transfer companies running shuttles to the resort, why not take it easy and let someone else do the work?
Even if Geneva is the most convenient airport when travelling to Val Thorens, it’s not the nearest one. There are other airports that offer shorter transfer times, however, they also present a few drawbacks.
The closest airport to Val Thorens is Chambery, a little over 120km from the centre of resort. While it’s faster to get to Val Thorens from Chambery (around 1h40), flights are generally more expensive and rarer, as they are usually tour operator charters.
These are the average transfer times and distances from the main airports and train stations to Val Thorens. The values are approximate and can be affected by snow, bad weather or peak holiday times:
| Geneva to Val Thorens | 2h45 | 200km | ||
| Grenoble to Val Thorens | 2h20 | 194km | ||
| Lyon to Val Thorens | 2h20 | 199km | ||
| Chambery to Val Thorens | 1h40 | 122km | ||
| Moutiers train station to Val Thorens | 50mins | 38km |
The average price of a one-way shared transfer from Geneva to Val Thorens starts at around €50, going up to €450 for a private transfer. From other airports, most Val Thorens ski transfers are on a private basis, with a one-way starting at around €250. If you’re after something a bit fancier and most definitely faster, the sky can literally be the limit with a private helicopter luxury transfer taking off from €2,200.
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Geneva to Val Thorens from CHF 84.50 per person one-way (weekend rate)
Travel directly to your accommodation with a convenient connecting vehicle, frequent winter departures and helpful airport representatives. This shared service combines affordable coach travel from Geneva or Lyon with a final transfer to your chalet, hotel or apartment in Val Thorens.
Quick and secure way to organise transfers from local airports and stations
A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
Great value shared and private transfer shuttle service from Geneva Airport
This company offers a great value shuttle service as well as private transfers from Geneva Airport to Val Thorens. Established, efficient, and reliable transfers with solid reviews and reputation.
Low-cost and professional shuttle bus transfer service to Val Thorens
Booking with them means your holiday won’t involve the stress of public transport, the cost of private transfers, or the hassle of fitting snow chains on a hire car.
Geneva Airport to Val Thorens from €85 per person one-way (weekend rate)
Run by a long-established Three Valleys transfer specialist, the service combines the lower cost of sharing your journey with many of the things you would normally associate with a private transfer: small vehicles, experienced drivers and, importantly, a door-to-door journey between Geneva Airport and your accommodation in Val Thorens.
Geneva to Val Thorens from CHF 82.50 per person one-way (weekend rate)
Travel directly to your accommodation with a convenient minivan connection, daily scheduled departures and ski luggage included at no extra cost. Combining affordable shared coach travel with a final door-to-door transfer, this service offers added convenience without the expense of a private vehicle.
You'll be on a bus with passengers arriving at the airport at a similar time to you.
These tend to be cheaper, although you might have to wait a little while before your bus leaves (typically not more than an hour).
If your transfer is a door-to-door service, you may also have to wait for other passengers to be dropped off in resort. On the plus side, you'll get to discover parts of Val Thorens you didn't know existed.
You or your group travel alone.
With this type of transfer, there's no waiting around. You can leave the airport as soon as you've cleared customs. The down side is that this is a much more expensive way to travel, and private transfers are not always available.
Geneva to Val Thorens from CHF 495 per vehicle one-way (weekend rate)
Enjoy direct door-to-door travel, flexible collection times and a vehicle reserved exclusively for your group. Choose from four airports, standard or premium vehicles and experienced alpine drivers for a comfortable, personalised journey to Val Thorens.
Geneva Airport to Val Thorens from €369 per vehicle one-way (weekend rate)
Travel from Geneva Airport to Val Thorens with an experienced Alpine transfer service operating since 2012. Enjoy a private, door-to-door journey with professional drivers who know the mountain roads and flight monitoring to help manage delays. Choose between standard and VIP minibuses, with complimentary child seats available for families. Free onboard Wi-Fi makes the journey more comfortable, while automated pick-up reminders help take the stress out of your return transfer.
Great value shared and private transfer shuttle service from Geneva Airport
This company offers a great value shuttle service as well as private transfers from Geneva Airport to Val Thorens. Established, efficient, and reliable transfers with solid reviews and reputation.
Geneva Airport to Val Thorens from €515 per vehicle one-way (weekend rate)
With over 5,000 rides completed and 95% of clients returning, this private transfer service is designed around the needs of skiers, from reliable airport pick-ups to comfortable journeys to your accommodation. Experienced, professional English-speaking drivers, vehicles prepared for Alpine winter conditions and no extra luggage fees for skis or snowboards help make travelling easier. With airport meet and greet, door-to-door transfers, secure online booking and a focus on punctuality, you can organise your Val Thorens transfer with greater peace of mind.
Geneva to Val Thorens from CHF 495 per vehicle one-way (weekend rate)
Enjoy exclusive vehicles, direct door-to-door travel and flexible collection times tailored to your flight schedule. With ski luggage included, premium vehicle options and transfers from four major airports, reaching Val Thorens is comfortable and convenient.
Using public transport can help keep the costs down on your trip to Val Thorens. However, it can take considerably longer than a shared or private transfer as buses usually stop several times along the way and you may need to make a connection in Moutiers, the nearest transport hub in the area.
Public bus transfers run from the airports to Val Thorens in the winter season, especially during weekends. They usually stop at Moutiers, the closest train station to Val Thorens and where Eurostar ski trains from London St Pancras stop, before heading up to resort.
Public transport lines travel between Moutiers and Val Thorens a couple of times per day in summer and winter, stopping in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Les Menuires along the way. The Moutiers to Val Thorens bus transfer time is around 1h15.
Read how to get to Val Thorens for more information on all the different ways to travel to the Three Valleys.