Getting to Flaine
Flaine, Les Carroz and the other Grand Massif resorts are located close to Geneva airport and transfer times take around an hour which makes them a good choice for weekends and short breaks. They are also close to Cluses TGV railway station and easy to reach from the UK and Northern Europe by car.
Nearest Airports to Flaine & Les Carroz
Geneva airport: 95km to Flaine (about 1 hour 15 mins drive); 75km to Les Carroz (about 1 hour drive).
Grenoble airport: 214km to Flaine (about 2 hours 15 mins drive); 198km to Les Carroz (about 2 hours drive).
Lyons airport (St Exupery): 210km to Flaine (about 2 hours 15 mins drive); 195 km to Les Carroz (about 2 hours drive)
Airport Transfers to Flaine & Les Carroz
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Driving to Flaine
Flaine and Les Carroz are close to the A40 motorway that runs from Geneva to Chamonix. Take exit No 19 for Flaine and follow the N205 for 2km and then the D106: you will pass through Les Carroz about 15 minutes before you reach Flaine. There is a petrol station in Cluses, which is 30km away, as well as one at the Spar in Les Carroz. Driving to Flaine and Les Carroz from the UK and Northern Europe is relatively simple compared to other high Alpine resorts – both Flaine and Les Carroz are about 10 to 12 hours drive time from London in normal conditions.
Public Bus services
Helvecie has bus services at weekends only and bookings must be made 48 hours in advance. For departures from Flaine it is necessary to book from the Flaine tourist office. Tel: 41 22 756 9000. Web: www.gare-routiere.com . S.A.T provides bus transfers every day and bookings must be made 48 hours in advance. For departures from Flaine it is necessary to book from the Flaine tourist office.
Getting to Flaine and Les Carroz by Rail
Cluses has a TGV railway station and is located 30km from Flaine.
Transfers from Cluses train station to Flaine and Les Carroz
From the railway station, it’s about a 40 minute drive to Flaine and a 25 minute drive to Les Carroz. You can arrange a taxi/private transfer online in advance through Ski-Lifts. There are also bus services to both resorts from the Gare Cluses station: details of prices and times are at www.altibus.com.
Helicopter Transfers to Flaine
Mont Blanc Helicopters
Flaine doesn’t appeal to the jet set, but for those in a hurry and who can afford to travel transfer in style, Mont Blanc Helicopters offer transfers from Geneva and Annemasse to Flaine. Transfer time is whittled down to just 20 minutes. Tel: +33 4 50 92 78 00. Email: [email protected] Web: www.mbh.fr
Flaine Taxi Services
Mont-Blanc Taxis
Tel: +33 6 16 768 768
Email: infomontblanctaxi.com
Web: www.flainetaxi.com
Ferreira Taxis
Tel: +33 6 13 45 19 57
Email: [email protected]
Taxi Rhone-Alpes
Tel: +33 6 83 96 88 94