How do you get to Méribel?

October 29, 2026

The journey is part of your holiday, so let’s make it as enjoyable as possible.

We all know a long journey involving several forms of transport to reach the mountains in another country can feel a bit daunting. However, it’s much less complicated than it seems. Set off early in the morning from London, Amsterdam or Brussels, and you’ll arrive in Méribel in the afternoon, with half a day ahead of you to relax, unpack your bags and enjoy the resort’s many outdoor cafés and bars.

Country by country, we’ll show you that getting to Méribel without a car is no great effort. And often, it’s simpler than driving there yourself.

Some common misconceptions

‘Without a car, you can’t get to Méribel’

You certainly can, and actually it’s much simpler than you might think: a flight to Geneva or Lyon, and/or a train to Moûtiers, then a transfer to the resort, and you’re done. The typical journey involves two or sometimes three stages, but as the final leg takes you through the beautiful Savoie mountains, it doesn’t really count.

“We’ll arrive late; we’ll miss a day’s skiing”

On the first day of your trip, you are unlikely to get any skiing in, but that doesn’t mean you’re wasting the day. If you set off early, you’ll be in Méribel by the afternoon; you can take the time to drop off your bags, hire your skis (so you’re ready to go next morning), and then sit down for a good fondu.

“There are too many connections; it’s complicated”

The typical journey involves two, or at most three, stages, but as the final leg takes you past some of Savoie’s most beautiful peaks, you are already enjoying the mountains.

Allow between 1 hour 15 minutes and 1 hour 40 minutes’ flight time from London, Amsterdam or Brussels to reach Geneva or Lyon. From there, you have two options: a train to Moûtiers, or a coach that goes directly up to Méribel from the airport. You’ll find plenty of holiday packages that allow you to jump on board and then be whisked right to the doorstep of your chalet.

“Once you’re there, you’re stuck without a car”

Not at all! In Méribel, everything is designed so you can enjoy the resort without a car. The Méribus (the resort’s free bus service) takes you wherever you want to go, with several routes that serve every hamlet until late in the evening.

What really counts is which village you opt to stay in. Méribel Centre, Méribel Village and Mottaret each have their own atmosphere; simply choose the one that suits you and the type of holiday you want.

3D map of Méribel

Méribus Timetable

How to get there, according to your country of departure

Whichever country you’re travelling from, the journey always follows more or less the same route. One option is a direct flight to Geneva or Lyon, followed by a two- to three-hour transfer. The other is a train to Moûtiers, followed by a coach journey of around fifty minutes up to Méribel.

Eurostar Snow, the snow train

Every Saturday during the season, a direct train departs early in the morning from Amsterdam, London, Rotterdam and Brussels, arriving in Moûtiers, at the foot of the valley, in the early afternoon. From London, a single change at Lille is all that’s needed. No waiting at the airport, no transfers to organise, no weight restrictions – you arrive directly in the Savoie around 2pm, with your holiday already off to a great start.

From the UK

From the UK, Méribel is closer than you might think. London is just a 1 hour 40 minute direct flight from both Geneva and Lyon, meaning if you take a morning flight you can arrive in the resort by teatime. From other UK cities, Geneva is generally the easiest option, with the most flights throughout the day.

And for those who prefer the train, the Eurostar Snow service runs from St Pancras to Moûtiers in around 7 hours. Any day of the week, you can take the Eurostar to Paris and then the TGV, taking around 8 hours in total.

From the Netherlands

From the Netherlands, you can set off early and be unpacking your bags in Méribel on the same day. By plane, the journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes from Amsterdam to Geneva or Lyon, with plenty of flights throughout the day.

Or maybe a train journey appeals to you more, as the Eurostar Snow departs from Amsterdam or Rotterdam in the early morning and takes you to the snowy landscapes of Moûtiers, without changing trains, in around 8 hours.

From Belgium

It’s much the same story when travelling from Belgium, with an early morning departure and arrival before the sun drops behind the mountain peaks. Brussels is about a 1 hour 15 minute flight from Geneva and 1 hour 20 minutes from Lyon, although there are slightly fewer flights to Lyon.

If you’d prefer to avoid flying, there’s a Eurostar Snow service every Saturday morning from Brussels-Midi, taking around 7 hours to reach Moûtiers. For those whose travel dates allow, this is the easiest way to get here.

From Germany

For Germany, it all depends on where you’re travelling from. From Munich, a 1 hour 10 minute flight takes you to Geneva, or a 1 hour 20 minute flight to Lyon, and from Frankfurt it takes 1 hour 25 minutes to Lyon. Flying is by far the quickest way to get here from Germany.

As for the train, there is no direct service to Savoie (there are no Eurostar Snow services departing from Germany); you should allow around 7 hours to reach Lyon with one or two changes, followed by a 2- to 3-hour journey to Méribel.

From the airport or railway station to Méribel

Coaches or private transfers

Once you’ve arrived in Geneva or Lyon, there are two ways to complete the journey. The most direct option is a private transfer or a taxi, which will drop you off at your accommodation in around two hours. The most economical option is the coach, which takes longer (allow around three hours), with a change in Moûtiers where another coach will be waiting for you (your skis are, of course, included in the ticket price). In both cases, it’s best to book in advance during peak season, especially at weekends, when the vast majority of holidaymakers arrive at the same time.

Once you arrive in Moûtiers, you’re just 18km from your destination. The coach station is situated just to the right of the railway station entrance, where the S64 coach will be waiting to take you up to Méribel, passing through all the villages in around fifty minutes. A taxi or private transfer saves time, getting you up there in just twenty-five minutes (these should also be booked well in advance).

Travelling to Méribel by car

Travelling by car may seem simpler, especially with all the kit you need to carry, but simpler doesn’t necessarily mean quicker. For those travelling from England, allow 8 to 10 hours’ drive from Calais. From Brussels, allow 9 to 10 hours; around 11 from the Netherlands; and just under 9 from Munich. For many travellers, the train or plane remains the quicker option. Those who drive tend to do so for reasons of comfort and freedom rather than to save time.

If you’re travelling by car, you’ll need to think about your winter driving equipment. Four snow tyres or a set of snow chains in the boot are required by law in the mountains during winter. More importantly, the right equipment will ensure a pleasant rather than a stressful journey up the mountain.

Now you’ve sorted your travel arrangement, all that’s left is the fun part: choosing your dates, packing your skis and enjoying your holiday!

Agenda 2026-2027