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DE Getting to Morzine is super simple, with our favourite ways to get there. A popular ski resort in the French Alps, Morzine is famous for its stunning snowy landscapes and excellent skiing, perfect for winter sports enthusiasts.
Flying to Morzine
Here are some airports conveniently located near Morzine, perfect for planning your travel:
- Geneva Airport (GVA) – 70 km / 1 hour 20 Minutes
- Chambery Airport (CMF) – 134 km / 1 Hour 45 Minutes
- Lyon Airport (LYS) – 210 km / 2 Hours 25 Minutes
- Grenoble Airport (GNB) – 215km / 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Airport Transfers
If you’re arriving by air, you’ll likely fly into either Geneva, Lyon, or Chambéry. Consider these transfer companies that provide services to Morzine, either privately or sometimes shared:
Private Transfers: Private transfers to Morzine offer more flexibility in pick-up location and time and may enable more luggage. However, this is never usually problematic. Private transfers are typically more expensive, but this is highly dependent on the number of travellers within your group.
Shared Transfers: Shared transfers to Morzine typically offer less in terms of flexibility. They are, however, usually a more affordable option than Private transfers. It is worth considering the amount of travellers within your group. It makes sense to opt for a private transfer if the number of individuals travelling within the same group exceeds 5. This will vary on route and transfer company. It is also worth checking on the return policy for the given transfer company as shared transfers may have village centre meeting points rather than collecting you at your residence.
Geneva Airport
Geneva Airport (GVA) is the closest airport to Morzine, which is only 70 km away. It is the most popular airport for travellers heading to Morzine as it offers multiple transport options, including private transfers and shared shuttle buses.
Regular bus services operate from Geneva Airport to Morzine, taking approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can book a private transfer or taxi directly from the airport to your accommodation in Morzine.
Other Airports Near Morzine
Although Geneva Airport is the closest option, there are other airports within driving distance of Morzine:
- Chambéry Airport (CMF) is 134 km away and offers a more direct route to Morzine; however, it offers fewer flight choices.
- Lyon Airport (LYS) is the largest airport in the region. It is located 210 km from Morzine and offers a wider range of flight options.
- Grenoble Airport (GNB) is the furthest option at 215 km away, but it also has regular bus services and private transfer options for travellers heading to Avoriaz.
Morzine by Car
Driving from Calais to Morzine typically takes 8 hours to cover the 880 kilometer journey, depending on traffic and road conditions. The advantage of driving is the lack of luggage restrictions and the possibility of an extra day of skiing during a week’s holiday. However, keep in mind that motorway tolls can add up, so it’s worth considering this when planning your trip, as when combined with fuel, they’re often far more expensive. It’s worth being mindful that French motorway tolls can accumulate significantly and will cost approximately £75 from Calais to Morzine, so it’s important to factor these costs into your travel plans. According to Rometorio, a one-way trip from Calais to Morzine will cost £122 to £176 in fuel alone, depending on driving factors. When combined with toll expenses and vehicle mileage, this option can be quite costly.
Morzine by Train
Unfortunately there are no direct trains to Morzine from the UK. There are, however, options for those travelling from London to nearby Geneva via Paris.
Departing London St Pancras International on the Eurostar train to Paris Gare du Nord takes 2 hours and 20 minutes and costs from £51. The second leg leaves Paris Gare du Lyon on the TGV Lyria train to Geveva Cornavin . Tickets cost from £25 with this leg of the journey taking 3 hours and 11 minutes.
In total the train transit time from London to Geneva will be approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes costing in the region of £76. This doesn’t however factor in the 3.5 mile connection in Paris from Gare de Nord to Gare de Lyon.
The Paris Metro will depart Gare de Lyon every 5 minutes to Châtelet les Halles station on train line B towards SCAL. Upon reaching Châtelet les Halles, change trains to line A for trains towards NEGE. This will take you to Paris Gare de Lyon. This connection takes approximately 10 minutes and costs in the region of £4. Alternatively there will be an availability of taxis from Gare Nord to Gare Lyon. This trip should cost in the region of £12 to £15 and take 10 minutes which is heavily dependent on Paris traffic.
Once at Geneva Cornavin, private transfers will be able to take you onwards to Geneva. For shared transfers an additional train will need to be taken from Geneva Cornavin to Geneva Airport taking 7 minutes and costing from £9.
It is worth bearing in mind that this journey is not sold as a connection. Therefore, it will be up to the traveller to ensure that they have sufficient time to transit across Paris in order to make the connecting train. Transfers from Geneva to Morzine will also have to be booked in advance of your journey.
