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Les Arcs Airport TransfersTRANSFERS TO LES ARCS FROM £41pp

Transfers to Les Arcs are available from four major regional airports: Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon and Chambéry. Choosing the right airport can make a big difference to your journey, depending on where you’re flying from and what your priorities are. Get it right, and you could save both time and money on your transfer to Les Arcs.

Once you’ve chosen your airport, the next step is deciding how to get up to Les Arcs. A private taxi offers convenience but can be expensive, while hiring a car means factoring in tolls, fuel and parking. Shared transfers are the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to travel to Les Arcs. For the best combination of price, convenience and journey time, we recommend a Geneva Airport to Les Arcs transfer.

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SHARED AIRPORT TRANSFERS TO LES ARCS

Transfers to Les Arcs operate throughout the 2026/27 winter ski season. Our frequent, reliable shared transfers offer excellent value for money, making getting to Les Arcs from the airport simple and affordable. Upgrade to Ben’s Bus Plus+ to give you greater flexibility in case you need to change or cancel your booking.

Our most popular service, from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs makes stops at Les Arcs 2000, Les Arcs 1950, Les Arcs 1800 and the UCPA Centre at Arc 1600.

Transfer services from Grenoble Airport and Lyon Airport go as far as Bourg Saint Maurice, the main transport hub on the valley floor. From either town, you can easily continue your journey to your final destination in Les Arcs by private taxi, public bus or the funicular train.

Most of our award-winning transfers to Les Arcs are operated by large, comfortable coaches. This allows us to keep our transfer prices as low as possible.

GENEVA AIRPORT from £41pp

 Journey Time of around 3 hours

GRENOBLE AIRPORT to Bourg St Maurice

 Journey Time of around 2 hours 40 mins

LYON AIRPORT to Bourg St Maurice

 Journey Time of around 2 hours 50 mins

Transfers to Les ArcsLES ARCS TRANSFERS: DATES & PRICES

Our shared transfers to Les Arcs operate from 12th December 2026 until the 17th April 2027, with services varying depending on your chosen airport.

GENEVA to Les Arcs : Every Saturday (and Sundays to Bourg St Maurice).

GRENOBLE to Les Arcs : Every Saturday (and selected Sundays) to Bourg.

LYON to Les Arcs : Every Saturday to Bourg St Maurice.

You can continue your journey from Bourg to Les Arcs by way of taxis, public buses or the incredibly convenient and fast funicular train. Visit our Bourg St Maurice webpage and scroll to the bottom for information on onward travel to Les Arcs.

Our discounted fares for groups can bring return prices down to under £82 per person. To get an accurate price for your journey, simply complete the online booking form at the top of the page. Any applicable group and children discounts will be calculated automatically. Click here to read our luggage allowance and policy.

LES ARCS TRANSFER TIMES & DISTANCES

The closest airport to Les Arcs is Chambery Airport and offers the shortest transfer time. However, flight options can be limited, and the airport is more prone to delays. For greater flexibility when choosing flights, Geneva (GVA), Lyon (LYS) and Grenoble (GNB) airports offer a much wider range of routes and flight times.

Transfer times vary depending on the traffic and weather. With years of experience operating this route, we know when conditions are expected to be more difficult and so when to allow extra time for the journey. For instance, at certain times of the day during the French school holidays, the roads from the ski resorts can be extremely busy.

The transfer times to Les Arcs shown below are based on travelling on an average Saturday during the ski season.

Geneva Airport to Les Arcs is 171 km

The transfer time to Les Arcs from Geneva Airport is about 3 hours

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A Return transfer to Les Arcs from Geneva Airport costs from £81.60pp with Ben's Bus

Grenoble Airport to Les Arcs is 208 km

The transfer time to Les Arcs from Grenoble Airport is about 3 hours 10 minutes

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A Return transfer to Bourg St Maurice costs from £81pp with Ben's Bus

Lyon Airport to Les Arcs is 212 km

The transfer time to Les Arcs from Lyon Airport is about 3 hours 20 minutes

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A Return transfer to Bourg St Maurice costs from £81pp with Ben's Bus

Chambery Airport to Les Arcs is 135 km

The transfer time to Les Arcs from Chambery Airport is about 2 hours 20 minutes

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Bourg St Maurice Coach Station to Les Arcs is 25 km

The transfer time from Bourg St Maurice to Les Arcs is about 35 minutes by road or about 10 minutes on the funicular train

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Ben's Bus Stop Airport TransfersBENS BUS STOPS IN LES ARCS

All our airport shuttles from Geneva Airport stop at Les Arcs 2000, 1950, 1800 and the UCPA Centre in 1600. Visit our Geneva Airport to Les Arcs page to see the exact locations of the bus stops.

The free in-resort shuttle buses circulate around and between the different resorts regularly, depending on the time of day.

Les Arcs Ski Resort

SKIING IN LES ARCS

Les Arcs is a set of purpose built resorts, spread over the villages Les Arcs 2000, 1950, 1800 and 1600. They are connected to the La Plagne resorts by the impressive Vanoise Express, a spectacular, modern and very fast cable car.

The Paradiski area offers access to some great ski slopes, covering over 425km of marked runs, served by 141 lifts. This includes access to 2 glaciers, ensuring your ski holiday is snow-sure.

The Les Arcs ski area itself, with its 200km of pistes, does offer skiing for all tastes and abilities. There are 18 black runs, 33 reds, 56 blues and 1 greens. It is a popular resort with snowboarders.

LES ARCS RESORT INFORMATION: TRANSPORT, WEATHER...

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Cheapest Ski Transfers

We’re sure we offer the cheapest ski transfers to Les Arcs. We also have low cost transfers to many other ski resorts

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Weather Forecast & Snow Report

See the latest Les Arcs Snow Reports, or just take a look at the live Les Arcs webcams

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Baggage Storage

See our Baggage Store page for details of any luggage storage facilities in resort

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Resort Information

Explore the Les Arcs Tourist Office website

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Piste Map

View the Les Arcs / Paradiski piste map

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Official Airport Websites

For information and advice on the airports: Geneva Airport   |   Lyon Airport   |   Grenoble Airport   |   Chambery Airport

Which Airport Is Best For Les Arcs?

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Geneva Airport is one of the easiest airports for travelling to Les Arcs. With a wide range of international and UK flights, combined with a regular transfers to the resort, it's a popular choice for a lot of travellers. Lyon and Grenoble airports are also popular alternatives. Although Chambery Airport is geographically closer, most of the flights arriving there are charter or business flights.

Which Airport Is The Closest To Les Arcs?

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Chambéry Airport (CMF) is the closest major airport to Les Arcs. It is about around 135 km away. and an typical journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes.

Geneva Airport (GVA) is around 171 km away and takes approximately 3 hours, while Lyon (LYS) and Grenoble (GNB) are both around 3 hours by road. Actual journey times vary depending on traffic, weather and road conditions.

Turin Airport (TRN) is not generally a practical choice for Les Arcs in winter. GPS can sometimes suggest a route via the Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard, but this mountain pass is closed during winter, making the actual journey considerably longer. Geneva is therefore often a more practical choice for international travellers, thanks to its wider range of flights and good road connections.

Where Does The Bus Stop In Les Arcs?

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Ben's Bus has 4 bus stops in Les Arcs. They are conveniently positioned in each of the Les Arcs resorts of Les Arcs 2000, Les Arcs 1950, Les Arcs 1800 and the UCPA centre in Les Arcs 1600. Free shuttle buses circulate the resort and can take you from our drop-off points to your accommodation.

How Long Does It Take To Get From Geneva Airport To Les Arcs?

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The transfer from Geneva Airport to Les Arcs usually takes about 3 hours, depending on the traffic, weather and which Les Arcs resort is your final destination. The journey can take much longer during busy periods, particularly at Christmas, New Year and during French February school holidays. Between around 9am - 2pm the roads can get very congested between Moutiers and Bourg St Maurice.

What Dates Do You Run Your Geneva Airport Transfers?

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What Happens If My Flight Is Delayed?

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Delays happen. We get it. It's why we have processes, systems and contingencies in place to ensure your holiday gets off to the right start. Take a look at our Flight Delay Policy to see what we do to manage this.

How Much Luggage Can I Bring?

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To see how much luggage is included in your Ben's Bus ticket, and what to do if you want to bring more, please visit our Luggage Allowance & Policy page.

Can Children Travel On Ben's Bus?

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Yes, children can travel on Ben's Bus but our policy on carrying children depends on the route you are travelling on. For more exact details, please visit our childrens page.

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