Airport transfers to Courchevel 1550

Some Facts about Courchevel 1550

Courchevel has a reputation for being perhaps the most exclusive ski destination in the whole world. But is it really worth paying over the odds for a break here? Absolutely it is – where else in the world can your watch Russian billionaires hob-nobbing with A-List celebrities and lottery winners? It’s an amazing place to spend a few days, so make sure that before your head out to Courchevel you know the ins and outs when it comes to getting in and out. 

Located below 1650 and 1880, Courchevel 1550 is often considered to be the more laid-back and sleepy village, at least comparatively speaking. It’s mostly a case of private residences and exclusive rental properties here so your chances of running into the usual tourist masses are somewhere between slim and none. Some argue that 1550 offers the best of all worlds for those that can get in, with all the exclusivity of the world’s most refined ski resort without the OTT prices of the neighboring resorts higher up. There’s a full 150km of marked runs within easy reach and the kind of après-ski you just have to experience to believe.

From which airport can I reach Courchevel 1550?

The closest major airport serving Courchevel 1550 is Chambery, which is located just over an hour’s drive away from the resort. As such, time it well with the weather and the traffic and you can easily get into and out of Courchevel for a weekend trip or even just an overnight stay. And of course, given the likelihood of paying a pretty premium price for the privilege, a night or two in town might be all you’ll need! For longer stays, over half a dozen airports are within easy reach and offer some very competitively priced scheduled flights. Please note if you fly into one of the Italian airports you will have to travel through the Mt Blanc tunnel to get to Courchevel as all the mountain roads and passes are closed during the winter. Here are the closest Airports and the distances to Courchevel

• Chambery - 109km
• Geneva - 111km
• Grenoble - 182km
• Lyon - 185km
• Turin - 249km

Is there public transport to Courchevel 1550?

Without a direct rail link public transport options are limited. There are some bus services that can get you to the resort. However, with many changes necessary, journey times can be lengthy. Below are some of the possible public transport links you could use:

• You could use the scheduled bus service from Chambery to Courchevel via Moûtiers. It may take up to three hours.
• There are regular scheduled bus services from Geneva airport to Courchevel via Moûtiers. It takes about three hours to get from  Geneva to Courchevel.
• Also, regular scheduled bus service from Lyon to Courchevel that takes about 3 hours.
• There is also a scheduled bus service from Grenoble to Courchevel. It may take up to four hours.

Advice on Transportation to Courchevel 1550

Of course, using public transport to get to Courchevel 1550 is far from impossible, but at the same time does not come highly recommended. There is simply no point in wasting time and money on slower, less comfortable and often unreliable service when you can book a seat on a reliable airport transfer bus for less. We always advise booking ahead for the best prices and the most ideally timed services to your resort.