All you need to know about getting to La Clusaz – a perfect weekend resort due to its proximity to Geneva airport.
Airport transfer times
Airport
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Distance to La Clusaz (km)
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Approx. transfer time by road
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Approx. transfer time by train from Annecy (changes)
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Geneva
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50
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1 hour
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1 hour 10 minutes (0)
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Chambery
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75
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1 hour
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2 hours (1)
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Lyon St Exupery
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159
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1 hour 45 minutes
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2 hours (0)
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Top tips for
FlyingGeneva is by far the best airport to fly into, with a wide range of budget airlines flying there. The airport is very small making it easy to be off your flight and through into arrivals and with your bags within 30 minutes. It can get quite congested on Saturdays throughout the season as it is one of the main ‘ski’ airports in the area, but the transfer time is just one hour to the resort and is normally fairly fast moving once you are out of Switzerland and onto French motorways.
TrainsThe
Eurostar runs into Paris, where you can change stations and jump on the TGV to Annecy – just half an hour away from the resort and serviced by regular buses. This will take around seven or eight hours from London. It is also possible to take the train from Geneva to Annecy too.
TransfersLa Clusaz is still a relatively undiscovered resort by the English so not many transfers go to and from there, and the ones that do fill up fairly quickly. It is best to book your transfer in advance with one of the dedicated companies. Alternatively regular
bus services run on Friday, Saturday or Sunday or you can get a
cab or
hire a car at the airport (remember to request snow chains when booking).
Self-driveIt takes about nine hours from Calais to La Clusaz by car, although the driving is very easy. Once you reach the ‘Autoroute Blanche’ after Geneva it is just one hours' drive to resort, getting off the motorway at Bonneville. Road tolls will cost between €50 and €60. Don’t forget you legally have to carry snow chains. Try the
RAC or
Driving Abroad websites for helpful information with planning your trip.
