- How to get to Courchevel by plane
- To Courchevel by train
- To Courchevel by bus
- By car
Tourists associate Courchevel with luxury, fashionable rest, ski slopes of different levels and developed infrastructure. Almost every traveler sooner or later begins to think about how to get to Courchevel. Therefore, you need to know the most detailed and useful information on this issue, including all options for a trip to a famous French resort.
How to get to Courchevel by plane
When deciding to visit Courchevel, first check the flight schedule from the city from where you plan to travel. The only available way to get to Courchevel is to buy a plane ticket to such European cities as Paris, Lyon, Geneva, Nice, Chambery or Monaco. The choice of a city depends not only on material possibilities, but also on the number of transfers and the length of the journey.
The following carriers operate from Moscow to Geneva, Paris and Lyon: Swiss International; Brussels Airlines; Belavia; Pegasus; Turkish Airlines. At the same time, the road will take you on average from 5 to 16 hours, including transfers and connections at the airports of Minsk, Brussels, Madrid or Istanbul.
Arriving in any of the above-mentioned cities in Europe, you can continue your journey to Courchevel by bus, rented car, or train. For wealthy tourists, local air carriers offer an exciting journey on a private jet. The cost for one ticket starts at 2,000 euros per person, which is definitely not suitable for those who want to save money on the trip. However, you will land at the small airfield of Courchevel in a couple of hours.
To Courchevel by train
If you prefer a democratic way to travel to the famous ski resort, then it is worth buying a train ticket that goes to the nearest station from Courchevel called Moutiers Salins. Tickets for this direction are sold at railway stations and on specialized sites. The cost is calculated according to the distance you have to travel.
From Moutiers Salins station to Courchevel, regular buses run periodically, arriving at the final destination in about 20-30 minutes, which is quite convenient. The bus ticket has a fixed price of 15 euros. During the trip, you will have the opportunity to have a good rest, as the buses are equipped with everything you need for a comfortable journey.
Also, near the Moutiers Salins station, there are always taxi drivers offering their services for 65-75 euros. This is another option to quickly get to Courchevel.
To Courchevel by bus
The bus service is well established only from Paris, and it is very problematic to get to Courchevel from other European cities by bus. An intercity bus leaves from the Paris airport daily to the recreation area, arriving in Courchevel in 2-2, 5 hours. A one-way ticket for one person costs 70-75 euros. Separately, it should be noted that all buses are comfortable and equipped with modern equipment in order to make your trip more comfortable.
There is only one bus from Lyon to Courchevel every weekend. This fact should be taken into account when planning your trip so as not to stay at the train station for a long time.
By car
Drivers can try to get to Courchevel on their own by renting a car in the city where you flew from Russia. The vehicle is booked through various international sites or directly at the company's office upon arrival. From Milan you will drive about 3-4 hours, and the road from Geneva will take about 4-5 hours.
To travel by car, you must follow some important guidelines:
- be sure to take your international driving license with you;
- put on winter tires on the rented car, which can be bought before the trip;
- Find out the exact weather forecast a few days before your trip, as there are rainy days with strong winds in this part of Europe in winter;
- When filling out the form for renting a car, do not forget to indicate your route and ask the company representative for contact numbers.
