If you’re heading to Les Menuires for a ski holiday and plan to fly, your first decision will be which airport to use. There are 4 main airports in the area: Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon and Chambéry. Each offers different flight options and journey times. We’ve compared the transfer times and prices from each airport below to help you make the right choice. Ben’s Bus provides transfers to Les Menuires from 3 of these 4 airports.
You’ll then need to decide how to travel up to Les Menuires. This will depend on your budget, how quickly you want to reach the resort and how much convenience you’d like. Choosing the right transfer can make a big difference to both the cost and overall transfer time. Here are your options for getting from the airport to Les Menuires:
SHARED TRANSFER: This is generally the cheapest and most environmentally friendly option. Shared transfers are often quicker than public transport.
PRIVATE TRANSFER: This option offers a quicker journey and provides a door-to-door service. However, the costs are significantly higher than shared transfers.
CAR HIRE: Hiring a car gives you greater flexibility, but means driving on potentially snowy and busy mountain roads, as well as covering the cost of tolls, fuel and parking.
Ben’s Bus is one of the few shared transfer companies that operate to Les Menuires from Geneva, Grenoble and Lyon airports. We believe we offer the best value and most frequent transfers to Les Menuires. Some of our buses may stop at St Martin de Belleville on the way up the mountain.
We use large coaches to transport passengers which is how we can offer such prices are so low. They also provide more space than private transfers.
Located just below Val Thorens in the massive Les 3 Vallees ski area of the French Alps, Les Menuires is generally seen as a family destination. However, with so much accommodation on offer, as well as a buzzing nightlife and great facilities, it’s a great option for all types of skiers.
Depending on which airport you’re flying into, transfers operate between the 5th December 2026 and the 24th April 2027. Click an airport button above for exact dates.
Transfers from Geneva to Les Menuires run every Saturday and Sunday. Grenoble Airport services run on Saturdays and some Sundays. Lyon Airport services only run on Saturdays.
Prices start from just under £80 Return. Enter your details into the booking banner above and the next page will show the quote, including any discounts for groups and children. See our luggage allowance and policy here.
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LES MENUIRES TRANSFER TIMES & DISTANCES
Chambery Airport is the closest airport to Les Menuires with the shortest transfer time, but it has a limited selection of flights. Due to its location next to a lake, it also suffers more from delays. For a greater choice of flights and destinations, consider flying into Geneva (GVA), Lyon (LYS) or Grenoble (GNB) Airport.
Les Menuires is half-way up the Belleville valley road, the D117. The transfer times to Les Menuires that we’ve listed below are based on normal conditions. However, we allow extra time for the journey when we know travelling conditions may be difficult, such as during the French school holidays.
Geneva Airport to Les Menuires is 146 km
The transfer time to Les Menuires from Geneva Airport is about 2 hours 40 minutes
All our transfers from all our airports will drop you off at and pick you up at the main bus station in Les Menuires, the “Gare Routiere”. From here you can use the free Les Menuires In Resort Shuttle Buses which circulate the resort frequently and can get you to your accommodation.
Please note that Les Menuires is a large, sprawling resort in the mountains. It could be a long walk from our only bus stop to your accommodation. You should research this and understand this before booking with us. The shuttle buses do not operate 24hrs a day and local taxis may not agree to do a short in-resort journey.
SKIING IN LES MENUIRES
Les Menuires sits at an altitude of 1850m in the Belleville valley, roughly half-way between St Martin and Val Thorens. It was developed in the 1960s and offers affordable access to the famous Les 3 Vallees. It has good child facilities and a wide range of accommodations, so it is quite popular with families.
As part of that 3 Valleys ski area, you can access over 600km of marked runs, serviced by 200 ski lifts. As well as 49 black runs, 175 reds, 207 blues and 66 greens, your 3 valley ski pass will give you access to 2 glaciers, so you are always assured of a snow-sure ski holiday.
The resort is spread out over quite a large, hilly area. So although there are free ‘navettes’ that circulate the resort, you should check exactly where your accommodation is.
LES MENUIRES RESORT INFORMATION: TRANSPORT, WEATHER...
Cheapest Ski Transfers
We’re sure we offer the cheapest ski transfers to Les Menuires. We also have low cost transfers to many other ski resorts
Geneva Airport is one of the most popular airports for travelling to Les Menuires. It has a wide choice of flights and regular transfers to the resort. Although Chambery is geographically closer, it has a much smaller range of flights and can be prone to delays. Lyon and Grenoble are also good options, depending on your flight and transfer requirements.
Chambéry Airport (CMF) is the closest airport to Les Menuires, with a typical transfer time of around 2 hours. Geneva Airport (GVA) is the next closest major airport, at around 2.5 hours, followed by Grenoble (GNB) and Lyon (LYS). Journey times can vary depending on traffic, weather and road conditions.
Although Chambéry is closest geographically, Geneva Airport is often a more convenient choice for travelling to Les Menuires because it has a much wider choice of flights and regular transfer options. Chambéry has a more limited flight schedule, while Grenoble and Lyon are also good alternatives for reaching Les Menuires.
Ben's Bus stops at the main bus station in Les Menuires, which the French call the 'Gare Routiere'. From here you can easily get to your accommodation using the free and frequent shuttle buses that the resort provides. They circulate the resort regularly, although some may not run 24 hours a day.
How Long Does It Take To Get From Geneva Airport To Les Menuires?
The transfer from Geneva Airport to Les Menuires usually takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, depending on the traffic and weather. The journey can take longer during busy periods, particularly at Christmas, New Year and during French February school holidays. Between around 9am - 2pm the roads can get congested in the Moutiers area, where the roads bottleneck.
How Long Does It Take To Get From Grenoble Airport To Les Menuires?
The transfer from Grenoble Airport to Les Menuires usually takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, depending on the traffic and weather. The journey can take longer during busy periods, particularly at Christmas, New Year and during French February school holidays. Between around 9am - 2pm the roads can get congested in the Moutiers area, where the roads bottleneck.
How Long Does It Take To Get From Lyon Airport To Les Menuires?
The transfer from Lyon Airport to Les Menuires usually takes about 3 hours, depending on the traffic and weather. The journey can take longer during busy periods, particularly at Christmas, New Year and during French February school holidays. Between around 9am - 2pm the roads can get congested in the Moutiers area, where the roads bottleneck.
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.
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.
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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