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How to Get to Val d’Isère: Nearest Airports & Train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
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The short answer
Chambéry is the quickest airport for Val d’Isère at about 2 hours by car; Grenoble is 2 h 30, and Geneva and Lyon about 3 hours. By rail, travel to Bourg-Saint-Maurice (served by TGV INOUI and Eurostar), then take the shuttle bus to Val d’Isère in about 40 minutes.
Getting to Val d’Isère: airports and routes
| From | Distance | Getting to the resort | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambéry (CMF) | About 2 h by car | – | source |
| Grenoble (GNB) | About 2 h 30 by car | – | source |
| Geneva (GVA) | About 3 h by car | Airport transfers: Altibus, Ben’s Bus, Alpine Fleet | source |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) | About 3 h by car | Airport transfers: Altibus, Ben’s Bus, Alpine Fleet | source |
Distances and times are those published by the official source, not live journey estimates.
By train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Bourg-Saint-Maurice is the nearest station, about 40 minutes from Val d’Isère, and is served by high-speed TGV INOUI and Eurostar trains. Shuttle buses run from the station to the resort in around 40 minutes.
Airport transfers
Altibus, Ben’s Bus and Alpine Fleet run transfers from the airports. An Altibus ticket machine is available in Val d’Isère’s bus station and Tourist Office for the return journey.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Val d’Isère?
Chambéry, about 2 hours by car. Grenoble is 2 h 30, and Geneva and Lyon about 3 hours.
Can you get to Val d’Isère by train?
Yes, to Bourg-Saint-Maurice (TGV INOUI and Eurostar), then a 40-minute shuttle bus.
Official sources
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