How to get from Paris to Courchevel: train, plane or chauffeur-driven car?
To work out how to get from Paris to Courchevel, compare three routes: the train to Moûtiers, a flight to Geneva or the road from door to door. Here are the journey times, published prices and constraints of each for winter 2026-2027.
Three routes lead from Paris to Courchevel: the train to Moûtiers, then 30 minutes by road; a flight to Geneva, then just over two hours by road; or the car, about 658 km and 5 hr 52 excluding traffic jams according to Mappy. Only the car takes you from your door to your chalet.
What are the options for reaching Courchevel from Paris?
The nearest station to Courchevel is Moûtiers, from where the resort announces 30 minutes by road. From Paris, you therefore combine a train or a flight with a final stretch by road, or make the whole journey by car. Here are the options, with the journey times and prices published in November 2026:
| Option | Journey time | Published price | Strengths and constraints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chauffeur-driven car | 5 hr 52 by road excluding traffic jams, plus breaks | On quotation, fixed price given before booking | Door to door, skis on board, no changes; especially worthwhile when travelling as a group |
| Your own car or a hire car | 5 hr 52 excluding traffic jams | Tolls: €63.20, plus fuel | Six hours at the wheel, compulsory winter equipment, paid parking in the resort |
| Train to Moûtiers, then bus or taxi | Departure at 10:46, arrival in Moûtiers at 15:38, then about 30 min by road | Train: variable prices; bus: about €12; taxi: about €75 for 1 to 4 people | One direct train a day from December to March; change in Moûtiers with skis and suitcases |
| Flight to Geneva, then coach, shuttle or chauffeur | The flight, then 2 hr 18 by road excluding traffic jams | Coach: from €47; shared shuttle: depending on the operator; chauffeur: on quotation | Winter flights to be checked; waiting and stops by coach or shared shuttle |
| Flight to Geneva, then helicopter | About 30 min of flight from Geneva | From €3,100, indicative price published by one company | Weather-dependent; limited luggage |
Sources: car according to Mappy, train according to OUIGO, bus and taxi according to the official 3 Vallées website (season not specified), coach according to Altibus (adult, Eco fare), road from Geneva according to ViaMichelin. These journey times and prices may change.
Is there a direct train to Courchevel?
Not to the resort itself, but to Moûtiers, yes. From December to March, OUIGO announces a daily train linking Paris to Moûtiers “in under 5 hours”: departure from Paris at 10:46, stops at Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Grenoble and Albertville, arrival in Moûtiers at 15:38. The page consulted in November 2026 does not specify the year: check the timetable for winter 2026-2027 before booking. For other trains and for fares, see SNCF Connect; we were unable to verify these timetables at the time of writing.
The Paris – Moûtiers train has real advantages: no driving on snow, and travel time you can devote to work or rest. Its limits lie in the single daily departure and the final stretch, which has to be organised with skis and suitcases.
How do you get from Moûtiers to Courchevel?
- By bus: the Region's coaches link Moûtiers station to the 3 Vallées resorts for about €12 per adult per journey, according to the official 3 Vallées website, which does not specify the season. As of 6 November 2026, the timetables of the Moûtiers – Courchevel line for winter 2026-2027 had not yet been published.
- By taxi: a dispatch centre of 34 taxis, with 1 to 8 seats, serves the station. Allow about €75 to Courchevel for 1 to 4 people, an indicative amount published without specifying the season.
How long does it take from Paris to Courchevel by car?
Mappy calculates about 658 km and 5 hr 52 excluding traffic jams between Paris and “Courchevel 73120”, that is, the municipality rather than a specific village, via the A6, the Lyon bypass, the A432, the A43 and then the A430. Depending on the route chosen, the tool gives 593 to 681 km and 5 hr 52 to 9 hr 37. Add the breaks, the climb up to your village and, in winter, the weather.
Tolls between Paris and Courchevel come to €63.20 for a car on the main route, according to Mappy: €41.30 at Villefranche-Limas, €2.40 at La Boisse, €13.40 at Chambéry-Nord and €6.10 at Sainte-Hélène. At the wheel, you must also comply with the rules on winter tyres and snow chains in France, then park: Courchevel town hall mentions street parking and outdoor car parks with pay-and-display meters, as well as covered car parks.
For your departure, look at the traffic forecasts. On Friday 20 February 2026, the eve of major departures, Bison Futé advised leaving or crossing the Île-de-France region before 10:00 or after 22:00. On the Savoie side, see our advice on Saturday ski traffic in the Alps.
Is flying to Geneva a good option?
The list of destinations published by Chambéry airport does not include Paris: by air, the route therefore goes via Geneva. We were unable to verify Paris – Geneva flights for winter 2026-2027; check with the airlines. On arrival, here is what still separates you from the resort:
| Altitude | Le Praz 1,300 m · La Tania 1,400 m · Village 1,550 m |
|---|---|
| From Geneva Airport | ≈ 139 km · 2 h 18 min |
| Nearest railway station | Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains (30 min from Courchevel) |
| From Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport | ≈ 186 km · 2 h 14 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.
For this final stretch, there are three solutions. The Altibus coach links Geneva Airport to the Tarentaise, Courchevel included, from 18 December 2026 to 27 March 2027, from €47 for an adult on the Eco fare; its journey time is not published. Shared shuttles group together travellers from several flights, with waiting and several stops. Finally, a chauffeur waits for you in the arrivals hall and drives you straight to your chalet: this is our Geneva – Courchevel transfer, on quotation.
Faster still is the helicopter: companies offer the flight from Geneva to Courchevel altiport in about 30 minutes, from €3,100 according to an indicative price published by one of them, without specifying whether it is per aircraft or per passenger. The flight depends on the weather and luggage is limited. By private plane, the altiport may also be able to receive you, depending on your aircraft: read our article on Courchevel altiport. We do not sell flights, only the journey by road.
When should you choose a chauffeur-driven car?
Let us be frank: for a solo traveller with little luggage, for whom the timetable works, the train to Moûtiers is often the simplest solution. Flying makes sense if you live near an airport or are connecting with another flight. The chauffeur-driven car comes into its own when you travel as a group, with skis and suitcases, or when you want to leave at a time that suits you: a single vehicle, from your door to your chalet, with no change in Moûtiers or Geneva.
Our Paris – Courchevel route is available on quotation: a fixed price given before booking, with no night or weekend surcharge, paid online before departure. Your chauffeur, bilingual in French and English and wearing a suit, picks you up at your address, stops whenever you wish and adjusts the departure time to the traffic forecasts. 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 vehicles are equipped for winter. For other destinations, see our long-distance routes, including Paris – Geneva.
Weekend traffic: in season, from Thursday to Sunday, traffic is heavy towards the resorts, particularly between Albertville and the Tarentaise (Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens, 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.
You decide on the breaks: one or three, for a coffee, a meal or simply to stretch your legs, your chauffeur stops whenever you need to. The price does not change.
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
When is Courchevel open this winter?
Courchevel announces its winter season from 4 December 2026 to 18 April 2027. The daily OUIGO train to Moûtiers, for its part, runs from December to March.
Can you fly from Paris to Chambéry?
No, according to the official list of destinations of Chambéry airport, which only mentions cities in the United Kingdom. The airport also points out that it is not served by public transport.
Can you make the journey in a single day?
Yes. The morning train arrives in Moûtiers in mid-afternoon, and the road takes just under six hours excluding traffic jams according to Mappy, not counting breaks or the weather.
Do you need a car once you are in Courchevel?
Not necessarily: free shuttles link all the villages of Courchevel in winter, and parking in the resort is paid. For your evenings or a day in another resort, a chauffeur can remain at your disposal, on request.
Can you make a stop along the way with a chauffeur?
Yes. Stops are made on request, for a break, lunch or a meeting along the way, in Lyon for example. Mention them when requesting your quote: the fixed price takes them into account.
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Sources
- Paris – Courchevel 73120 route: distance, journey time and tolls (Mappy)
- Moûtiers: one train a day from December to March (OUIGO, SNCF Voyageurs)
- Getting to Courchevel: season, station, access from Moûtiers (Courchevel Tourisme)
- From Moûtiers: bus, taxi, rent a car (Les 3 Vallées)
- Shuttles: Moûtiers – Courchevel regular line (Courchevel town hall)
- Parking (Courchevel town hall)
- Getting around Courchevel: free shuttles (Courchevel Tourisme)
- Traffic forecasts for 20 to 22 February 2026 (Bison Futé)
- Our destinations (Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport)
- Means of transport (Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport)
- Genève Aéroport: line to the Tarentaise, winter 2026-2027 (Altibus)
- Courchevel: helicopter flight from Geneva, indicative prices (Monacair)
- General terms and conditions of sale: weather and luggage (Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services)
- Geneva Airport – Courchevel route, calculated on 6 November 2026, excluding traffic jams (ViaMichelin)
- 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.