AIRPORT TRANSFERS TO MERIBEL

Meribel minibus and coach companies are often cheaper by far than the local taxis & coaches  based at Geneva, Lyon, Chambery or Grenoble airports.

We recommend all these coach companies listed. The are local to Meribel and based in the Meribel valley or one of the other three valleys. Some are based down the valley near Moutiers so are convenient for all the resorts of Courchevel, La Tania, St Martine De Belleville & Val Thorens. Plus they all have English or English speaking drivers.

All vehicles are fully licensed and insured for paying passengers. Most minibuses  have 8 seats for up to  people, but usually quote less for smaller groups.They also have baby seats. Some have larger luxury coaches for 9 passengers and more. Children count as adults for the trip as they do take up a seat. All the vehicles have space for skis and luggage.

Imagine a metre of fresh snow on the morning of your departure. Would you really want to be waiting in your chalet or apartment anxiously for your taxi, coach or minibus to arrive from Geneva, or any of the other airports ? In bad weather, especially snow , because the drivers are based in the three valleys  they often know the best routes and short cuts to avoid serious traffic jams. There are often bad traffic queues from Chambery & lyon towards  Albertville and heading in the direction of Moutiers, and the other Tarantaise ski resorts. Also allow for road accidents or a puncture. You never know what can happen on a long mountain  journey.

After 30 seasons in Meribel I know the average prices and levels of service from these coach / taxi companies.  I am absolutely certain you are better off using one of our local transport operators listed here on this page. The drivers especially have local knowledge which as mentioned is very important in bad road conditions.

I personally know 1 lady travelling alone who long ago way back  in the 90’s and even then was charged 450 euros by a Geneva airport taxi to Meribel!  So beware and always check prices first before you get in a taxi based at any of the airports. Make sure you get a firm quotation before you start your journey.

Transfers to and from Meribel are available 24/7 in the winter ski season from all the main regional airports, which are Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon and Chambery. Always try to arrange your flight time to fit in with your road trip to resort. Otherwise the cost of the trip could be more than your flight !

Some of the bus companies will reduce the price if they have a journey coinciding with your flight arrival or departure. So it is always best to take your time and check them all or better still use our instant quotation form.

I can sometimes arrange shared travel with some of these local companies. Just e-mail me for the latest shared transfers available. It is a much cheaper way to travel to resort than a private transfer, especially for just 2 or 3 passengers. Some shared services are scheduled daily, others are ad hoc.

At New Year and in the February French school holidays the roads can get extremely congested on route to the Tarantaise region especially around Albertville and Moutiers. The traffic routes to Meribel, Courchevel  & Val Thorens  all pass through these towns. Our local drivers often know the best short cuts to avoid the worst traffic. Try to book flights that get you to resort early morning if possible. But also be prepared for a long journey with snacks  , drinks, and water on board. Also something to keep the children occupied while travelling.

TRANSFER CHAMBERY AIRPORT TO MERIBEL

The nearest airport to Meribel is Chambery.
A Chambery to Meribel transfer is about 60 miles & 1.5 hours travelling time. A very quick and easy journey with auto route till Albertville. But not an easy choice for a transfer share.

TRANSFER GENEVA AIRPORT TO MERIBEL

The next nearest airport to Meribel is Geneva.
Geneva has the most options, (ESPECIALLY FOR PUBLIC BUS SERVICE OR SHARED TRANSFER)
A Geneva to Meribel journey by road is about 100 miles and takes roughly 2.5 hours usually. More in public holidays.

TRANSFER LYON AIRPORT TO MERIBEL

Lyon is a similar distance by road and a similar journey time as Geneva, but is not nearly so popular. Therefore prices tend to be higher.
The journey by road from Lyon to Meribel is normally about 2.5 hours and is also about 100 miles. The journey is all autoroute till Albertville then dual carriageway till Moutiers. Moutiers up to Meribel is 14km of winding mountain road.

TRANSFER GRENOBLE AIRPORT TO MERIBEL

A similar journey as Lyon. About 100+ miles by road, mainly auto route and the journey normally takes about 2.5 – 3 hours. Some very cheap flights nowadays to Grenoble Airport by Ryan Air out of Stansted but not as popular as Geneva so transfer prices are a little higher normally.

PRIVATE TRANSFER COSTS

So: How much does a private airport transfer cost to Meribel?
• For a very rough estimate until you get an exact journey quotation allow 75 – 150 euros per person return. (4 – 8 passengers)
• In terms of price, Chambery airport is normally cheapest, then Geneva airport , Grenoble and Lyon airports in that order.
• Price for a private minibus for your group will depend on time of the day, time of the season, and the number of passengers. Also some companies will reduce the price if your journey ties up with another in the opposite direction. For this reason it really is best to check them all.
• If you have 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 passengers then a private transfer can be cheaper than the public bus.
• For groups of 1, 2 or 3, it is better to try to do a shared transfer if possible.

The public bus service Geneva to Meribel is quite good in the winter ski season. However the other airports do not operate such a regular service so going private, especially in midweek is sometimes the only real option. Check transfers before booking your flight if possible.
• So I hope this helps you with your journey / travel arrangements but do feel free to E-Mail me if you need more help or information.