Lyon Airport to Val d’Isere
Lyon Airport to Val d’Isere transfers run from January – March during the 2021/22 winter ski season. This is our 16th year running low cost shared transfers to Val d’Isere. The Ben’s Bus network of airport shuttles includes more regular services from Geneva to Val d’Isere and Grenoble to Val d’Isere. We usually transport passengers in large 50-seater coaches. This reduces your carbon footprint and means we can offer the cheapest Lyon to Val d’Isere ski transfers on the market, whilst still maintaining our high standards in safety, comfort and reliability.
LYON TO VAL D’ISERE TRANSFERS
A Lyon to Val d’Isere transfer will cost you £89.80 Return, £49.80 Single. With our group discounts (6 people or more in a booking), you could pay as little as £75pp Return. Travelling with children under 12? We’ll ease the pain with a 10% discount for the kids. Click on the banner above to get an Instant Quote for your group in just a few seconds or visit our Prices page for more details. Don’t worry about your bags, skis, or boards – they travel for free.
TRANSFER TIME FROM LYON AIRPORT TO VAL D’ISERE
The transfer time from Lyon Airport to Val d’Isere is between 3 hours 35 minutes and 4 hours, depending on the date, time of day, the weather and traffic. We allow more time for the journey when we know the road conditions may be bad. The distance from Lyon Airport to Val d’Isere is 221 km. Expand the TIMETABLE section below to see how to find our bus times. Our vehicles usually take the A43 (E70) motorway to Albertville, via Chambery, then the N90 national road to Bourg St Maurice before climbing the D902 up to Val d’Isere.
BUS STOPS IN VAL D’ISERE
Our service stops at the main bus station, the ‘Gare Routiere’ which is in the centre of town and is the most commonly used drop off and pick up point. We also have a stop in the area known as La Daille. La Daille is a purpose built part of Val d’Isere, about 5 minutes away from the main resort. You can select either of these destinations when you book with us. Expand the section BUS STOP LOCATION below to see a map of our stops in resort.
USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT VAL D’ISERE AND LYON AIRPORT
Tourist information can be found on the the Val d’Isere Tourist Office website and you can download piste maps here
Take a look at the latest Val d’Isere snow reports or for live webcams, try the excellent Val d’Isere webcams
We have lots more information on Lyon Airport FAQ’s page or our Lyon Airport page or visit the Lyon St Exupery (LYS) Website
dates
Because Christmas Day falls on a Saturday in 2021, our transfers from Lyon Airport to Val d’Isere will start later in the season than usual. The pandemic has resulted in fewer flights into Lyon so we will only operate on Sundays.
SATURDAYS: From the 8th January – 26th March 2022
AT ALL OTHER TIMES: A more regular service, running on more Saturdays, Sundays and some weekdays, operates from Geneva Airport to Val d’Isere and Grenoble Airport to Val d’Isere. You can make 2 separate, single bookings with us if you’re flying into one airport and out of another. Another option is to use public transport, a private transfer or a hire car and this page of our website could help you with that.
Please Note The Following Exceptions:
– On the 8th January we only have services from Lyon airport.
– On the 26th March we only have services to Lyon airport.
timetable
For accurate bus times, use our Online Booking Form and enter your dates, the route you are interested in and the number of adults and children in your group. The next page will show our available buses, once you enter your flight details. We generally have one morning and one afternoon service from Lyon Airport every Saturday.
Remember, you could book a Single with us for one leg of your journey and travel the other way with another company. Visit this page of our website to see what public transport and private taxi options we recommend.
how long does the journey take?
The transfer time between Lyon Airport & Val d’Isere is usually between 3 hours 35 mins – 4 hours. These times are approximations. Please remember that expected journey times are difficult to predict in the mountains due to weather and traffic conditions.
We allow extra time for the journey when we know the traffic may be bad. With years of experience driving this route, we know how long the transfer time may be depending on the time and date of the transfer. Put your flight details into our booking system and we will show you a list of available bus times. We may ask you to change buses at Bourg St Maurice. Our reps or drivers will help you with this.
How to find our buses at Lyon Airport
Our coaches to Val d’Isere depart from either Bus Bay 11 or 12 of the “Gare Routiere” on the Ground Floor of Terminal 1. On Saturdays, a uniformed Ben’s Bus rep will be there to assist you. Otherwise our drivers will help you but a Ben’s Bus member of staff will always be available at the end of a phone. Our phone numbers are displayed on your eTicket once you book with us.
You can see a map of the Terminals here. To find out which Terminal your flight will arrive at, expand the section “AIRLINES OPERATING OUT OF LYON AIRPORT” on our Lyon Airport page.
bus stop location
We pick up and drop off at the main bus station, the ‘Gare Routiere‘, in the centre of Val d’Isere and at a bus stop in La Daille. Our bus will have a sign in the window. Please ensure you are at the stop 10 minutes before departure time to allow us to pack your luggage onto the bus and that you get on the right bus – we have buses going to other Airports too!
Click the following link to see the Val d’Isere Tourist Office Interactive map of the resort which will help you find your accommodation in Val d’Isere. Click the following link to see details about the free Val d’Isere In Resort Shuttle Buses which go around the resort.
Val d’Isere Gare Routiere Stop
The main bus station in the centre of town can get quite busy, so please do keep an eye out for our bus. You can see it on google maps here.
Val d’Isere La Daille Stop
On the side of the road heading out of resort, just past the Hotel / Restaurant Le Samovar. This bus stop is used by the local in-resort shuttles. You can see the stop in google maps here.
what if our flight is delayed?
Our buses are timed to give our customers at least 45 minutes to pass through Passport Control, Customs and Baggage Reclaim.
We may be able to hold our bus back for up to 15 minutes in case you are delayed. After 15 minutes, our vehicle may have to leave. If you miss your transfer, we will put you on our next service, availability permitting, at no extra cost. Our staff are trained to do the very best by our customers to ensure their holiday starts off on the right note.
about our service
Our Service
- We provide an emergency telephone number on your e-Ticket in case you need to contact us.
- On Saturdays, 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.
Please note we may ask you to change buses en-route. Our team will help you with this.
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