Snow-covered road with aerial view of the Hameau de Flaine

Getting to Flaine

Getting to Flaine

couldn’t be easier!

Whether you choose to travel by car, train, bus, or plane… Flaine’s ski runs, activities and hiking trails await you. So, head to Haute-Savoie for an unforgettable holiday!

 

Its proximity to Geneva airport, Cluses and Geneva TGV train stations, and the A40 motorway make this ski and mountain sports resort the perfect place for you winter or summer sports holiday.

Coming to Flaine by car

Reach Flaine easily via Cluses or Nangy.

Via Cluses: Take the A40 motorway, then the D1205, D6, and D106 departmental roads.

Via Nangy: Take the A40 motorway, then the D903, D907, and D106 departmental roads.

Estimated travel times

Paris: 6h15 // Lille: 8h // Brussels: 8h20 // Lyon: 2h30 // Geneva: 1h15 // Annecy: 1h25

From November 1st to March 31st, driving to Flaine is subject to the Mountain Law (Loi Montagne). To drive safely and legally, your vehicle must either be equipped with four certified winter tires marked 3PMSF, or carry removable anti-skid devices (snow chains or snow socks) in your trunk.

View of a snow-covered road between Flaine and Les Carroz, surrounded by snow-covered fir trees and mountains.

Where to park in Flaine?

Flaine is a pedestrian resort. In Flaine Front de Neige, Flaine Forum, and Flaine Forêt, cars are not allowed in the resort center, so you must park your vehicle outside the center. Upon arrival and departure, you are allowed 1 hour and 30 minutes of free access within the resort to load and unload your belongings. Afterwards, you must park your car in one of the nearby parking lots.

Coming to Flaine by plane

The closest airport to Flaine is Geneva International Airport. Exceptionally well connected during winter with over 120 direct flights, it offers easy access to the resort from across Europe — including over 20 daily direct flights from London and around 15 from Brussels.

How to get to Flaine from Geneva Airport?

  • By bus: Flaine is just a 2-hour drive away. Several companies offer direct shuttles that drop you off in the heart of the resort, including Eba Eurobus.

  • By train: You can combine a train and bus journey. Take a train directly from Geneva Airport or Cornavin station toward Cluses. Once at Cluses station, hop on an Arv’i Mobilité bus to go straight to the resort center, or take private transport.

Interior view of Geneva airport with a plane on the tarmac, access to Flaine and the Grand Massif.

Coming to Flaine by train

Reach Flaine easily by train: aim to arrive at Cluses station, which is the most convenient stop to get directly to the resort. Direct TGV high-speed trains from Paris allow you to reach the resort quickly.

How to get to Flaine from Cluses station?

Once you arrive at the Cluses train and bus station, you can reach the resort by private transport or via the Arv’i Mobilité network.

Train at Cluses station in Haute-Savoie, with mountains in the background, access point to the Flaine resort.

Book your shuttle from the airport or Cluses station to Flaine

The service providers in Flaine have a range of offers for holidays “on the move”: