La Plagne trains
La Plagne trains: Although the vast majority of holidaymakers take a transfer to La Plagne, getting to La Plagne by train is very easy via the extensive rail network – particularly from Geneva and Chambéry. You can also take the train from Lyon, although this tends to be a little more complex.
Book La Plagne train tickets
Use this link to plan and book your La Plagne train journey with the SNCF – the French rail network. Trains are regular and comfortable making it easy to get to the resort from any of the nearby airports.
La Plagne by train Geneva airport into Geneva
We have an extensive article detailing the stages of the La Plagne train from Geneva. However, to summarise, when you arrive in Geneva, head left out of the terminal building towards the train station then go down the elevator (or take the lift). You’ll find easy-to-use automated ticket terminals to your right or you could also ask the staff in the kiosks. You will need to book a train to Geneva Cornavin then Chambéry and onto Aime. This can all be done with one ticket. You can use this link to book La Plagne train tickets.
Geneva to La Plagne by train
The first step is to catch the very short train ride into Geneva city centre and the main Cornavin train station. You will cross the border here but it’s very simple. From there, look for your connecting train to Chambéry. If you have a long connection, there is a McDonalds five minutes to the left of Cornavin or a reasonably-priced bar just across the road.
From Geneva, you stay on the train until Chambéry where you’ll change trains to head to Bourg-St-Maurice. Aime is the second-to-last station on the line. Once you get to Aime train station, head left as leave you building and you’ll find the bus stops for the network serving La Plagne.
Click to see details of the La Plagne valley bus network. If you arrive late, you’ll have options to take a taxi or even stay in a hotel in Aime. The main street is only a five-minute walk from the station.
Geneva to Champagny-en-Vanoise by train
The instructions are exactly the same as above except you’ll need to get off at Moûtiers train station. This station also doubles as the bus station so you can take a connecting valley bus up to Champagny – or even take a taxi as the drive is pretty short.
Geneva to Montchavin by train
if you’re staying in Plagne Montchavin, you can either get out at Aime and book a taxi or stay on for one more stop to Landry which is closer to Montchavin and Les Coches. There are valley buses but the schedule isn’t so frequent so it might be easier to take a taxi for the final stage of your journey.
Chambéry to La Plagne by train
Chambéry train station is just a short taxi ride from the airport. Once you get to the station, you’ll find frequent trains to Aime and, thereafter, Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Again, just follow the instructions above for your particular resort but valley buses are regular from Aime up to the main stations. Should you arrive too late to take the train, there are numerous hotels in Chambéry close to the train station.
Lyon to La Plagne by train
Despite being the largest of the three local airports, Lyon remains the least used connection point for the Tarentaise resorts and taking the train is slightly more convoluted. Click to find full details of taking the Lyon train to La Plagne. The journey isn’t especially complex but it does involve more stops.
Aime train station
La Plagne is served by the train station at Aime which also doubles as the bus station for the network of valley buses. From here, it’s very easy to hop onto the buses to all the main La Plagne resorts apart from Champagny and Montchavin. See above for details. Note, if you arrive too late for these services, there are many Aime la Plagne hotels nearby.
Why take the train to La Plagne?
While there are numerous ways to get to La Plagne including private transfers, coach/minibus transfers or taxis, there can be significant advantages to catching a train to La Plagne.
Advantages of taking the train to La Plagne:
- Taking the train is easy (particularly from Geneva)
- Prices are considerably lower than many other transfer options
- Trains run regularly every day
- Taking the train means you can make the journey even when standard transfer options aren’t available
- You can tailor your holiday exactly how you want to
- You will avoid the majority of the transfer traffic (which can be tortuous in busier times of the season)
- The train follows a similar route to the roads to La Plagne but lines aren’t affected by snow
- The train is comfortable and warm
- You won’t need to wait for fellow transfer passengers arriving at your chosen airport before your bus can leave
- If you can’t find a transfer, you can be sure the trains will still be running
La Plagne webcams and weather forecast
To get an idea of the snow conditions before you arrive, have a look here for La Plagne webcams or the La Plagne weather forecast. Or check here for the La Plagne open lifts and snow summary.
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