Lyon Airport to Moutiers
Ben’s Bus operates a Lyon Airport to Moutiers ski transfer service on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays during the 2017 / 2018 ski season. Moutiers is a village at the bottom of the mountain and the transport hub for the ski resorts of Les 3 Vallees. If you need to get from Lyon Airport to Meribel, Mottaret, Les Menuires, Val Thorens, Les Allues or St Martin de Belleville, we probably have a bus that will take you all the way there, so there is no need to get off at Moutiers. If you are heading to La Tania or any of the Courchevel resorts, then please scroll further down this page so you can see the information on our service from Lyon Airport to Moutiers. These sections also give you more exact information about our services.
The transport connections from Moutiers are very good and very regular. More details can be found in the below section “Onward Transport from Moutiers“. This will show you the different transport options available to get you to your final destination, including taxis, private transfers & public buses.
We pride ourselves on offering the cheapest shared transfers on the market whilst still offering a fantastic service. Our shuttle buses are regular and timely and on weekends we have many staff to help your journey go smoothly. Our prices from Lyon Airport to Moutiers are £86.80pp Return, but with our group discounts, you could pay as little as £76pp. We also have discounts for Children under 12 (35% off) and Young Persons under 26 (15% off). Click this link to Book Now or get an Instant Quote. We believe we are the cheapest way of getting from Lyon St Exupery Airport (LYS) to Moutiers.
Dates
We run our shared ski transfers from Lyon Airport to Moutiers, where you can catch onward transport to many ski resorts including Courchevel, Meribel & Mottaret (expand the section below for more details on this), on the following dates
Fridays: Every Friday from the 22nd December 2017 until the 30th March 2018
Saturdays: Every Saturday from the 16th December 2017 until the 7th April 2018
Sundays: Every Sunday from the 17th December 2017 until the 1st April 2018
Other Days of The Week: We do not operate this service on other weekdays. We would recommend taking the shuttle bus service from Lyon Airport to Grenoble city centre. From Grenoble you can take a train to Moutiers with SNCF, or check out Altibus for details on public buses. Alternatively, you could book a private transfer from Lyon Airport with Actibus.
Please Note The Following Exceptions:
– On the 16th & 17th December 2017 we only have services from Lyon airport to Moutiers.
– On the the 1st & 7th April 2018 we only have services from Moutiers to Lyon airport
Prices
To find the price of your group quickly, use the Book Now button on the right. It will automatically calculate the price of your group, including all discounts.
To find out the cost of your onward travel from Moutiers, please see the section “Onward Transport from Moutiers” further down this page
- Adults (26 yrs and older) £86.80pp Return & £53.80pp Single
- Children under 12 receive a 35% discount
- Young Persons (12 – 25) receive a 15% discount
- Groups of 8 or more people receive 1 seat for free.
- There are no surcharges for travelling on Sundays or weekdays.
- Bookings made the day before or day of your first transfer will be charged a Last Minute Booking Fee of £10 per booking
- We do not charge anything extra for carrying skis
- For a full list of our prices to all the ski resorts we cover, please visit our prices page
- To see our policy on carrying children, please read the section below or visit our page dedicated to children
timetable
Our bus times from Lyon Airport to Moutiers are:
Departing Lyon Airport on Fridays: 11:40 | 16:15
Departing Lyon Airport on Saturdays: 10:15 | 11:20 | 15:30 | 18:45
Departing Lyon Airport on Sundays: 12:30 | 15:35
Our bus times to Lyon Airport, from Moutiers are:
Arriving at Lyon Airport on Fridays: 09:20 | 13:30
Arriving at Lyon Airport on Saturdays: 07:30 | 09:00 | 12:30 | 17:30
Arriving at Lyon Airport on Sundays: 08:15 | 13:30
Our bus timetable works around the flight arrivals and departures so you never have to wait long. The easiest way to find the bus time that connects with your flight is to put your details into our booking form by clicking the Book Now button on the right. Once you have selected your dates and flights, our ski transfer bus times will appear.
How long does the journey take?
The 162 kilometres journey between Lyon Airport and Moutiers usually takes between 2 hours & 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on weather and traffic. We allow extra time on certain dates and certain times of the day when we know traffic may be bad. Our years of experience has enabled us to time our buses to get you to the airport in good time for your flight.
How to find our buses at Lyon Airport
Our coaches depart from the bus bays, the “Gare Routiere” on the Ground Floor of Terminal 1 Hall A. There is a Transport Desk and, on Saturdays, a dedicated Ben’s Bus desk just inside the main doors. Our reps will be wearing blue Bens Bus uniforms. The quickest way from Hall B to Hall A is to walk outside, turn right and walk around the building, always keeping the airport on your right. You can see a map of the Terminals here. To find out which Terminal your flight will arrive at, expand the section below “AIRLINES OPERATING OUT OF LYON AIRPORT” on our Lyon Airport page.
where does the bus stop in moutiers?
We will drop you off at and pick you up from Bay Number 4 of the main bus station in Moutiers, the “Gare Routiere”. This is the bus and train station, which can be located in the centre of town. From here, you can get onward transport with the local bus network, Altibus. We do ask our customers to keep an eye out for our vehicles as the bus station can get very busy and it is not always possible to park at Bay Number 4. Our services may not be listed on the TV screens, so look out for a bus with “Ben’s Bus – Lyon Airport” in the window or ask a driver for help.
onward transport from moutiers
When you arrive at Moutiers you have a variety of transport options to get you to your final destination. We have listed them below.
Public Bus
Ben’s Bus will drop you at the main bus station in Moutiers. From here there is a very good network of public buses to the surrounding ski resorts. The Altibus website has information about local buses.
Don’t Forget! Ben’s Bus runs services from Lyon airport to most of the ski resorts surrounding Moutiers.
Private Taxis
There are usually many taxis hanging around the bus station in Moutiers. However, we would always advise to book taxis in advance on Saturdays as they can be very busy on transfer day.
Once you book our service to Moutiers, we will give you details about how to get a 10% discount off private transfers with our local taxi partners.
To Mottaret: The 22km journey takes about 35 minutes and costs about 70€ for up to 4 people
To Meribel: The 18km journey takes about 30 minutes and costs about 66€ for up to 4 people
To Val Thorens: The 38km journey takes about 1hr 5 minutes and costs about 105€ for up to 4 people
To Les Menuires: The 30km journey takes about 50 minutes and costs about 85€ for up to 4 people
To Courchevel 1650: The 30km journey takes about 50 minutes and costs about 70€ for up to 4 people
We’ve negotiated a 10% discount with our friends at AlloBK taxi for Ben’s Bus customers travelling on from Moutiers. Their prices for the single journey, with the 10% discount included, can be seen below:
Train
The train station, located right next to the bus station, has high speed trains (TGV) and regional trains passing through. From here you can make connections to get to many national and international cities and towns. Check out the SNCF website for more train information.
what if our flight is delayed?
Our buses are timed to give our customers at least 40 minutes to pass through Passport Control, Customs and Baggage Reclaim.
Unfortunately, unlike our other routes, we cannot hold our transfers back to wait for people who might be delayed. This is because the driver hours are strictly controlled by the EU and they need to get back to their depot before their hours run out. Our transfer departure times are also closely monitored by the local authorities to ensure a timely service and penalties are levied for late running services.
If you are running late, you can call our manager at the airport (their number will be on your e-Ticket) and they will do their best to hold the bus back a few minutes. Otherwise, we will get you on our next service at no extra cost, provided there is space. We have many buses going back and forth each day and our staff are trained to do the very best by our customers to ensure your holiday starts off on the right note.
what about the kids
To see our policy on carrying children, including what discounts we offer for this particular route, please visit our Childrens Page and expand the section “LYON AIRPORT”.
our service
Our Service
- We provide an emergency telephone number on your e-Ticket in case you need to contact us.
- We have English speaking reps at the Airport and in resort to help you with your transfer.
- We typically use larger vehicles which are more environmentally friendly.
- We use experienced drivers who know the mountainous terrain.
- We are a well established company who have been operating in the Alps for many years.
discounted ski hire
Discounted Ski Hire
Ben’s Bus is please to be able to offer you a discount on ski hire with our chosen partners. Please visit our Discounted Ski Hire page to find more details about how you get your discounts.
discounted ski insurance
Discounted Ski Travel Insurance
Ben’s Bus is please to be able to offer you a discount on travel insurance with our chosen partners. Please visit our Discounted Travel Insurance page to find more details about how you get your discounts.
useful information about moutiers
Bus Station
Moutiers bus station is located in the centre of town, on the Avenue de la Gare. It is right next to the train station. Together, they are known as the “Gare Routiere”. Our buses usually arrive and depart from Bay Number 4. Sometimes we may have to use other bays, so please be alert for any vehicle with a Ben’s Bus sign in the windscreen. Please note that our bus information will not appear on the TV screens in the waiting area.
The bus station has a sheltered waiting area where you can buy drinks and snacks. During the winter it is open from 6am – 9pm on Saturdays and from 7.15am – 8.30 on Sundays & weekdays. You can call them on +33(0)4 79 242 446.
Moutiers is the transport hub for the region and has excellent transport links. The local buses are run mostly by Transavoie.
Train Station
The train station is a major French train station with high speed trains (TGV) and regional trains to make connections to many national and international cities and towns. Check out the SNCF website for train information.
Taxis
There is a large taxi rank outside the bus station with usually many taxis waiting there. We have listed a few below.
Tourist Office
The Moutiers Tourist Office is a short walk away, located near to the hospital and Isere river. Its address is Place Saint-Pierre, 73600 Moutiers and its phone number +33 (0)4 79 24 04 23. It is open from 9am – 6pm with a lunch break between 12-2. More information can be found on the official Moutiers Tourist Office website
Amenities
Moutiers has a wide variety of shops, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants. It also has petrol stations
Police
The Gendarmerie can be found at 251, rue de la Sous-Préfecture
73600 Moûtiers and can be contacted on +33 (0)4 79 24 00 15
