How to get from Geneva to Megève: every option
How to get from Geneva to Megève when you land at the airport? The resort is only 73 km away: train, coach, shuttle, car, helicopter or private chauffeur, here is what each option requires of you.
By car, Megève is 73 km from Geneva Airport, about 1 hr 10 without traffic. Without a car, take the train or the coach to Sallanches, 12 km away, then the regional bus or a taxi. A shared shuttle, a helicopter or a private chauffeur takes you closer to your chalet.
What are the options for reaching Megève from the airport?
Megève is one of the closest resorts to Geneva Airport. Via the A40 motorway, exit no. 20 Sallanches, then a dozen kilometres of road, the ViaMichelin calculation of 6 November 2026 gives 73 km and about 1 hr 10 without traffic. To get there, you can choose between the train or coach to Sallanches then the regional bus, the shared shuttle, the hire car, the helicopter and the private chauffeur. The prices and timetables of other means of transport quoted here are those published in November 2026; they may change.
| Altitude | 1,113 m (average altitude of the municipality) |
|---|---|
| From Geneva Airport | ≈ 73 km · 1 h 10 min |
| Nearest railway station | Sallanches-Combloux-Megève (12 km) |
| From Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport | ≈ 170 km · 2 h 06 min |
Road distance and driving time from Geneva Airport, without traffic or winter conditions: ViaMichelin, calculated on 6 November 2026. Altitude and railway station: the resort's official website, checked in November 2026.
Can you get to Megève by train?
Yes, but not as far as the village. The nearest station is Sallanches-Combloux-Megève, 12 km away. The Geneva to Sallanches train is a TER regional service: SNCF Connect shows 12 trains a day, from 6:31 to 20:31, with a journey of 1 hr 36 at the fastest for 81 km. Megève Tourisme specifies that this line is connected to Geneva and its airport by the Léman Express.
Another possibility: Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet station, 1 hr 43 from Geneva at the fastest, with the same number of trains, from where a regional bus also climbs to Megève.
Two points before booking. SNCF Connect shows journeys departing from “Geneva”: the journey from the air terminal is not included. And no price is published in advance: cross-border tickets go through the Léman Pass, sold notably at the SBB counter at the airport, on the SBB app and by SNCF. Variable prices, to check on SNCF Connect.
How do you cover the last few kilometres to the village?
From Sallanches station, route Y83 of the Région Haute-Savoie coaches serves Combloux, Demi-Quartier, Megève, Praz-sur-Arly and Flumet: this is the Sallanches to Megève bus, the natural follow-on from the train. From Saint-Gervais, route Y82 links Chamonix, Les Houches, Saint-Gervais, Combloux and Megève.
In November 2026, the published timetables of these two routes are only valid until 18 December 2026: those for winter 2026-2027, the journey time and the fares are not yet online. Depending on the season, these routes do not run on Sundays or public holidays. Information: “Allô, la Région vous transporte”, on 04 8000 7000, Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 19:00. Otherwise, you will need a taxi or a chauffeur for the last stretch; no official fare is published.
Is there a direct coach from the airport?
Not as far as Megève. We found no direct public coach route between the airport and the resort, and the Altibus platform, which sells coach journeys from Geneva to the Tarentaise, does not offer Megève. FlixBus, however, links the “Geneva Airport (Bus Station)” stop to Sallanches bus station, rue Jeanne-d'Arc: from €17.98, in 55 minutes, with at least four journeys a day according to its page. You then still need the Y83 bus or a taxi to climb to Megève.
Is the shared shuttle good value?
Private shared shuttles link the airport to Megève during the season. The principle: one vehicle groups travellers from several flights, which may mean waiting for other passengers on arrival, then several stops before yours. Some drop you at your address, others at fixed points, and some run only on certain days.
Published prices vary from one operator to another, and sometimes from one page to another at the same operator: we do not reproduce them here. Compare when booking, checking what is included: skis, extra luggage, drop-off at your address. For a solo traveller, the per-person price works in the shuttle's favour; for four or five, it is multiplied by the number of passengers and the gap with a private vehicle narrows.
Hiring a car: useful once in Megève?
A hire car lets you leave whenever suits you. If you want a French-registered car, hire it in the French sector of the airport: our guide French side or Swiss side of Geneva Airport explains how to get there after an international flight and what time the agencies close.
Two points to anticipate. Winter first: from 1 November to 31 March, the prefecture applies the Mountain Law on all roads in Haute-Savoie; the car must have four winter tyres bearing the alpine symbol (3PMSF), or snow chains or snow socks on board. Parking next: the centre of Megève is a pedestrian zone. The Casino underground car park, with 310 spaces, is at its entrance, and the tourist office car park has 200 spaces; in all car parks, the first 30 minutes are free.
In the resort, the free Meg'Bus shuttles run about every 20 minutes on three routes, to Rochebrune, Mont d'Arbois, Côte 2000, Le Jaillet and La Chataz, the last one in winter only. Once settled in, a car is therefore not essential. The winter 2026-2027 timetables have not yet been published.
Is the helicopter a realistic option?
Yes, if time matters more than budget. Helicopter companies offer the Geneva to Megève helicopter flight, on quotation, with an announced flight time of 25 minutes. One of them publishes an indicative price from €2,750, without specifying whether it is per flight or per seat (price noted in November 2026). The general terms of another company show the limits: if the weather is unfavourable, the flight is postponed or refunded; unless agreed in advance, a booking is limited to two hold-size suitcases and three pieces of cabin baggage, and skis must be declared in advance.
The landing site in Megève is not specified on the pages consulted. The Megève altiport, at Côte 2000, 7 km south-east of the village, hosts discovery flights, but no transfer service is announced there. A road journey to the chalet will therefore be needed: confirm this with the company. We do not sell flights; we can, however, provide this journey by car, on quotation.
What does a private chauffeur bring you?
A journey with no change, from the air terminal to the door of your chalet when the road leads there. Your chauffeur tracks your flight and waits for you in the arrivals hall, with a sign bearing your name; 60 minutes of waiting time are included. With skis, choose a van: our 7- or 8-seat vans carry up to 5 or 6 pairs of skis or snowboards in bags, along with the passengers' luggage. Tell us how many when you book and we will confirm. Sedans and the SUV are not suited to skis. Our recent vehicles are equipped for winter, in line with the Mountain Law. In the pedestrian zone, your chauffeur drops you as close as possible, according to the municipality's access rules.
Weekend traffic: in season, from Thursday to Sunday, traffic is heavy between Geneva Airport and the resorts (the Arve valley towards Megève and Chamonix, Albertville and the Tarentaise towards Courchevel, Val d'Isère or Tignes): the journey takes longer than the time shown without traffic. Your chauffeur allows extra time and suggests a suitable departure time. Bison Futé publishes its forecasts a few days before each busy period: check them before you set off.
The price is fixed, given before booking and paid online before the journey, with no night or weekend surcharge: invaluable when the last train has gone. To be frank: alone and lightly loaded, you will pay much less by coach or train. A private chauffeur comes into its own for a family, with equipment, at a late hour or when every minute counts. All the details are on our Geneva – Megève transfer page. Leaving from Paris? We provide the Paris – Geneva route and, on quotation, long-distance journeys to the Alps.
The comparison at a glance
| Option | Indicative time | Price (November 2026) | Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train to Sallanches, then bus or taxi | 1 hr 36 by train at the fastest from Geneva, then 12 km | Variable prices (Léman Pass, SNCF Connect) | Change; winter bus timetables not published |
| FlixBus coach to Sallanches, then bus or taxi | 55 min to Sallanches, then 12 km | From €17.98 per person | At least 4 departures a day, then a change |
| Shared shuttle | Varies with the stops | Varies by operator | Waiting for other travellers, several stops |
| Hire car | About 1 hr 10 without traffic | Depends on the rental company | Winter equipment, paid parking beyond 30 min |
| Helicopter | 25 min flight | From €2,750 (published indicative price) | Weather, limited luggage, road journey to the chalet |
| Private chauffeur | About 1 hr 10 without traffic | On quotation, fixed price given before booking | Door to door, name-board welcome, at any hour |
Driving times: ViaMichelin calculation of 6 November 2026 for 73 km, excluding traffic and winter conditions. Is your stay also taking in Chamonix, in the same Arve valley? Read our guide on getting from Geneva to Chamonix.
On Saturdays in season, the Arve valley gets busy: we suggest an earlier departure from Geneva and let you know the day before if snow is forecast.
On quotation: you receive a fixed price before you book, with a bilingual chauffeur (French and English) and no night or weekend surcharge.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Megève without a car?
Take the train or the FlixBus coach to Sallanches, then the Y83 regional bus or a taxi for the last 12 kilometres. A shared shuttle or a private chauffeur spares you the change.
What is the nearest station to Megève?
Sallanches-Combloux-Megève station, 12 km from the village, linked to Geneva by the Léman Express. Saint-Gervais-les-Bains-Le Fayet station is the other option, with the Y82 bus to Megève.
How long does it take by car from the airport?
About 1 hr 10 without traffic for 73 km, according to the ViaMichelin calculation of 6 November 2026. Allow more from Thursday to Sunday in season or during snowfall.
Are the Meg'Bus shuttles free?
Yes. They run about every 20 minutes on three routes, one of which operates in winter only. The winter 2026-2027 timetables have not yet been published: check them with Megève Tourisme.
Do the regional buses run on Sundays?
Not always: depending on the season, routes Y82 and Y83 do not run on Sundays or public holidays. Enquire on 04 8000 7000 before you arrive.
Will your chauffeur wait if the plane is delayed?
Yes. Your chauffeur tracks your flight in real time and 60 minutes of waiting time are included at the airport, with no night or weekend surcharge.
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Sources
- By train (Megève Tourisme)
- By bus (Megève Tourisme)
- By car (Megève Tourisme)
- Meg'Bus shuttles (Megève Tourisme)
- Parking (Megève Tourisme)
- Casino underground car park (Megève Tourisme)
- Tourist office underground car park (Megève Tourisme)
- Altiport (Megève Tourisme)
- Geneva – Sallanches train (SNCF Connect)
- Geneva – Saint-Gervais-les-Bains train (SNCF Connect)
- Getting around: tickets and Léman Pass (Léman Express)
- Route Y83 Sallanches – Praz-sur-Arly – Flumet (La Région vous transporte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region)
- Route Y82 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc – Praz-sur-Arly (La Région vous transporte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region)
- Geneva Airport → Sallanches bus (FlixBus)
- Flying out to go skiing: Geneva Airport (Altibus)
- Megève, indicative prices for helicopter transfers (Monacair)
- General terms and conditions of sale, in force on 29 September 2026 (Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services)
- Compulsory winter equipment (Haute-Savoie prefecture)
- Winter tyres, chains: what are your obligations until 31 March 2027? (Service-Public.fr)
- Bison Futé calendar and detailed forecasts (Bison Futé, French Ministry of Transport)
Prices and timetables of other means of transport may change: check the official websites before you travel.
Prices and information checked in November 2026 · Updated 8 November 2026.
Written by the Aura Chauffeur team, private chauffeurs in Paris.