Travelling To Borovets

Travelling To Borovets

What should you consider when travelling to Courchevel? Should you fly, train or drive? What about bringing ski equipment with you, which way would be easiest when doing so? What’s the quickest way to get here? Or the cheapest? All very important questions… well we are here to help and provide you with everything you need to know about travelling to your favourite resort!!

Flying

Flying is the fastest way to travel to any ski resort, and there are many airport choices for travelling to Courchevel, the resort is then a transfer or a bus ride away from the airport, or hiring a car is nice and easy if you would like that option too

Chambery is the nearest airport, 1hr 28 mins away and has a good choice of airlines operating throughout the winter season. 

Grenoble Airport is around 2hr 11 mins away and is also only used in winter. 

Or another great airport option is Geneva Airport just across the border in Switzerland which has great flight options and fantastic prices, it is 2hr 16 mins away so a slightly bigger transfer time in comparison to the nearest airport, Chambery, but the flight options and prices certainly make up for this and are definitely worth considering.

If you are thinking of having ski carriage then do not forget to check how much extra the airline might charge you and allow yourself extra time to get all your equipment checked in.

 
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Chambery (CMF)

France
  • Approx. 109km
  • Approx. 1h 27min Travel Time
Nearest

Grenoble (GNB)

France
  • Approx. 181km
  • Approx. 2h 11min Travel Time

Geneva (GVA)

Switzerland
  • Approx. 188km
  • Approx. 2h 16min Travel Time

driving

Travelling to Courchevel in the comfort of your own car is a great idea if you need or want more flexibility getting around Courchevel and arriving in your own time at your own pace. 

Being able to drive yourself where you want to around the resort, or even outside of your resort is much more convenient and comfortable. Also avoid those pesky baggage weight limits and shelling out for your ski/snowboard carriage.

When travelling to Courchevel from the UK by car there are two different options to consider on how to cross the channel, you can either hop on a Ferry from Dover for a more relaxed approach and a chance to stretch your legs, or use the Eurotunnel for convenience (and avoid that horrible sea sickness for those sufferers out there). 

Dover to Calais by Ferry is 1hr 30 mins and the Eurotunnel leaving from Folkestone to Calais is 35 minutes.

Once across the channel it then takes around 9hrs 10mins to drive to Courchevel by shortest route VIA the A26, this route has tolls, €73.50, so please bare that in mind when working out the budgets for self drive. 

Driving across also gives you the option of stopping overnight on the way and travelling at your own pace, especially when travelling with young children who can get bored and tiresome. France has many service stations and picnic stops along the way too which is great for a little break and unwind on your journey.

Train

Travelling to Courchevel by train can sound like a daunting task, but here we have compiled a guide on what you need to know in order to have as stress free a journey as possible.

Moutiers Salins Brides Les Bains Train Station

The nearest train station for Courchevel is at Moutiers Salins Brides Les Bains and it takes around 35 minutes by car or transfer to then get to Courchevel.

If you’re travelling to Courchevel from the UK, during winter season, December – April Eurostar run a direct daytime and direct overnight train from London St Pancras or Ashford, Kent to Moutiers. 

Eurostar’s direct daytime leaves London/Ashford on a Saturday Morning and arrives in Moutiers between 7 and 8 hours later, the direct return train has a morning or overnight option also on a Saturday, Morning train takes 7 hours and the overnight is around 9 and a half hours. 

The direct daytime service is your best option for travelling to Courchevel, with no changes, both quick and convenient with very little stress but tickets do sell out fast as it is a very popular option because of these reasons. 

There are also non direct Eurostar trains you can use when travelling to Courchevel, arriving in Paris Gare Nord around 2 hours after departing London/Ashford, you can get a connecting train around 1-2 hours later from another station.

You’ll need to take a 30 minute journey to Paris Gare Lyon by either Metro or Taxi, make sure to leave plenty of time as to not miss your connecting train. Then Paris Gare Lyon to Moutiers Salins Brides Les Bains takes around 4-5 hours.

Cross Country trains also link Paris Charles De Gaulle to Moutiers, change over once in Lyon, taking around 6.5hours. Flying into Geneva, you can catch the train to Chambery, Lyon or Bourg en Bresse then onward to Moutiers Salins Brides Les Bains, this takes around 3-4 hours.

Once Arriving in Moutiers you can then get a shuttle bus, taxi or minibus transfer up into the resort of Courchevel.

 

Crossing The Channel

Eurotunnel

Faster than a ferry, crossing between Dover & Calais take only 35min cutting around an hour of journey time when driving to the slopes. 

Ferry

Dover to Calais is 1h 30 mins offering a wide choice of ferry providers, with prices as low as £ 39 each way! Or return journeys from £79!!