Trains in Les 2 Alpes

Grenoble is the nearest train station to Les 2 Alpes. It's about a 90 minute bus transfer or drive away.

Hire a car from Grenoble airport  

High-speed TGV trains to and from Paris and Lyon stop at Grenoble, as do regional TER trains from neighbouring cities like Annecy and Chambery.

Coming to Les 2 Alpes by train cannot really compete on time with flying, in fact, it can take twice as much time, as the nearest major train stations are in the same places as the nearest major airports. Plus you need to add on transfer times from Grenoble train station to resort.

To travel between Paris and Les 2 Alpes, get on a TGV train from Gare de Lyon to Grenoble and then a private transfer or a public bus will take you from Grenoble train station to Les Deux Alpes. 

How much it costs depends a lot on when you travel. Peak weeks like Christmas, New Year, February half-term and Easter are obviously more expensive.

Our top tip is to try to book as early as possible.

Eurostar ski train tickets usually go out for sale in mid-July and that's when they're at their cheapest.

TGV train tickets from Paris to other French cities are normally available to buy 120 to 90 days before your travel time.

Grenoble bus station (also known as the 'gare routière') is in the same building as the train station.

Your three options are:

• private transfer to Les 2 Alpes - direct
• local bus - 1 change
• Transaltitude - direct in winter only

Journey time is around 1h 45.

There are regular public buses running from Grenoble every day throughout the year, with increased frequencies during the winter.

Local bus to Deux Alpes

To go by local bus, you'll need to:

• catch the Transisère bus number 3030 

Winter-only local bus

Transaltitude runs direct buses from Grenoble Gare Routière a few times per day in the winter only.

For more information on journey times or to book tickets online, visit these websites:

• Snowcarbon
• Eurostar
• National French Railway Services (SNCF)
• Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) website

You can also book through the Trainline.

Top tip!
Book early! Journeys at Christmas, Easter and the French half term weeks get packed out quickly.

If you're coming to 2 Alpes, you'll probably be carrying additional luggage like ski boots, helmets or backpacks.

Train lines tend to have more generous allowances than airlines, but there are some limits.