Practical guides: getting from Moutiers to the ski resorts
Getting from Moutiers to the ski resorts comes down to three choices: the right train, the right way up the mountain and the right time to travel. We work outside the station all winter. These five guides answer the questions our passengers ask us most often.
Taxi, bus or shuttle from the station
When you step out of Moutiers station, you have three options: the scheduled coaches leaving from the bus station next door, a private transfer booked in advance, or a taxi from the rank if one happens to be free. Which one suits you depends mainly on the size of your group, how much luggage you carry and when your train gets in. We compare all three honestly, work out the cost per person of a full van, and tell you when the coach is simply the better choice. Read our taxi, bus or shuttle comparison
Travel times to each resort
From the station, distances range from about 6 km to Brides-les-Bains to about 38 km to Val Thorens. Journey time depends less on the kilometres than on the climb, the hairpin bends and the day's snow. This guide lists all 16 destinations we cover, with the distance, the usual driving time and a tip for winter Saturdays. Prices for every route, valley by valley, are on the Taxi Moutiers home page. Use it to plan your train times and your trip back to the station. See travel times resort by resort
Train to the 3 Valleys
Moutiers is the railway gateway to the 3 Valleys: Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Méribel and Courchevel are all reached by road from its platforms. In winter, direct trains arrive from Paris, Belgium and the Netherlands; the rest of the year, you will usually change along the way. The guide covers the 2026-2027 winter trains, which station to choose for your resort, and how to step from the train into your transfer without waiting around. Plan your train journey to the 3 Valleys
Arriving on a Saturday in the Tarentaise
On winter Saturdays, most holiday rentals change over: departing guests drive down while new arrivals drive up, on the same roads. The journey can then take much longer than on a weekday. Drawing on years behind the wheel, we explain how to pick your train, when to leave your resort so you do not miss the train home, and why our winter weekend prices are higher. If your dates are flexible, you will also find ways to shift your arrival. Our tips for a Saturday in the Tarentaise
Skis and luggage, from train to transfer
A pair of skis, two suitcases, a pushchair and a child seat: everything has to fit on the train, then in the vehicle taking you up to the resort. Each rail operator has its own rules, with ski bags required and sometimes a paid option. The guide sums up the rules we checked for this season, what we load into our Mercedes vans and the simple precautions that avoid nasty surprises when you get off the train. Everything about skis and luggage by train
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way up to the resorts from the station?
For a solo traveller with light luggage, the scheduled coach is usually the cheapest option. For a group, the fixed price of a van is split between passengers: our taxi, bus or shuttle comparison does the maths for several resorts.
Can I pay for the transfer on arrival?
Yes. The price is fixed and shown before you book, with no deposit. You pay the driver directly, and your booking is confirmed by email as soon as it is registered.
Should I book my transfer before arriving at the station?
It is the safer choice, especially on a winter Saturday. A taxi waits outside the station all winter, but it may already be on a job when your train pulls in. Booking gives you a fixed price, an email confirmation and a driver holding a sign with your name.
Which station should I choose for the 3 Valleys?
Get off at Moutiers, officially named Moutiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains. The Méribel and Courchevel tourist offices list it as their nearest station, and the coach to Les Menuires and Val Thorens leaves from here.