Round-trip transfers are also available, from Méribel back to Chambéry Airport.
Start your ski holiday in the French Alps with a private, door-to-door transfer between Chambéry Airport and Méribel. Savoie City Tours guarantees a comfortable, safe and punctual journey, with a professional driver handling your luggage and ski equipment from arrival to drop-off.
Chambéry Airport is a convenient gateway for guests heading to the 3 Valleys, offering a shorter route to Méribel than Geneva or Lyon.
This transfer is available throughout the winter season, from December to April, and outside peak season on request.
Private transfers to Méribel Village, Méribel Centre and Méribel Mottaret, round trip
We provide direct transfers to all main areas of Méribel, both ways:
- Méribel Village: quieter, traditional atmosphere, close to the slopes.
- Méribel Centre: shops, restaurants and après-ski venues nearby.
- Méribel Mottaret: high-altitude area with ski-in/ski-out access.
Return journey: Méribel to Chambéry Airport
At the end of your stay, we organise your return transfer from Méribel to Chambéry Airport, with pickup directly at your chalet or hotel. Your departure time is adjusted according to traffic and weather, for a punctual arrival at the airport.
Hotels and residences we regularly serve in Méribel
We regularly take our clients to destinations such as:
- Hôtel Le Kaïla ★★★★★
- Hôtel Le Coucou Méribel ★★★★★
- Hôtel L’Hélios & Spa ★★★★★
- Hôtel Le Savoy ★★★★
- Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium L’Hévana ★★★★★
Wherever you are staying, your private transfer ensures a smooth journey to and from Chambéry Airport.
Your private driver and premium vehicle for Chambéry to Méribel transfers
Booking with Savoie City Tours guarantees a private, comfortable and reliable transfer, from pickup at the airport to drop-off at your accommodation. Our drivers are selected for their experience on Alpine roads and their attention to detail throughout the journey.
Our drivers are trained in the codes of Grande Remise and premium private transportation, with particular attention to discretion, presentation, anticipation and quality of service.
You travel in a Mercedes Classe V or a large-capacity van (8 seats), both offering ample space for passengers, luggage, skis and snowboards, while keeping your group together in a single vehicle.
A private transfer, not a shared shuttle or taxi to Méribel
Unlike shared shuttles or taxis, our service is fully private and direct: no shared passengers, no unnecessary stops, and no waiting for other travellers to be dropped off first.
Your vehicle is reserved exclusively for your group from the moment you land at Chambéry Airport until you reach your hotel, chalet or residence in Méribel, whether you’re staying in Méribel Village, Méribel Centre or Méribel Mottaret.
Every journey is planned around your schedule and your accommodation, not around a fixed shuttle timetable, which makes this option particularly well suited to families, groups travelling with ski equipment, and anyone looking for more comfort, flexibility and peace of mind on the way to Méribel.
Private transfer from Chambéry's business aviation terminal to Méribel
Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport also welcomes private flights and has a dedicated business aviation terminal.
Savoie City Tours offers premium private transfers between Chambéry’s business aviation terminal and Méribel, tailored to travellers arriving by private jet or business flight.
Your chauffeur picks you up at the terminal according to the airport’s access procedures and drives you directly to your hotel, chalet or residence in Méribel, Méribel Village, Les Allues or Méribel-Mottaret.
Our Mercedes Classe V vehicles are particularly well suited to this type of transfer, offering a discreet, fully private service organised around your flight schedule.
For groups travelling with a large volume of luggage or ski equipment, a larger-capacity vehicle can also be arranged at the time of booking.
Book your private driver between Chambéry Airport and Méribel.
Chambéry to Méribel: a short distance, but a journey highly dependent on traffic
The transfer between Chambéry Airport and Méribel is one of the shortest routes to reach the resort. In good traffic conditions, it generally takes around 1h30.
From Chambéry, the route joins the motorway towards Albertville, before continuing on the RN90 to Moûtiers. The final stretch follows the D90 mountain road to reach Les Allues, Méribel Village, Méribel Centre and Méribel-Mottaret.
However, being close to Chambéry does not always guarantee a fast journey. Depending on the day and arrival time, particularly on busy winter Saturdays, the motorway between Chambéry and Albertville can be significantly affected by traffic jams. This can be followed by further congestion on the RN90 approaching Albertville and Moûtiers.
During the main arrival and departure days in the resorts, travel time can therefore be considerably longer than under normal conditions.
Savoie City Tours takes into account the day of travel, flight time, traffic forecasts, real-time traffic and weather conditions to plan each transfer as accurately as possible. For return journeys from Méribel to Chambéry Airport, pickup time is also determined based on these factors, to allow an appropriate margin and minimise the risk of delay at the airport.
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Alternative: transfers from Geneva and Lyon airports to Méribel
For flexibility, we also offer private transfers to Méribel from Geneva Airport.
We also offer private transfers to Méribel from Lyon Airport, with the same comfort, professionalism and punctuality.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a transfer from Chambéry Airport to Méribel take?
In good traffic conditions, the journey between Chambéry Airport and Méribel generally takes around 1h30. However, this duration can vary significantly during the winter season. On Saturdays in particular, traffic between Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers and Méribel can be heavily disrupted, considerably extending travel time.
Is Chambéry the best airport to reach Méribel?
Not necessarily. Chambéry is one of the closest airports to Méribel in terms of distance. However, geographical proximity doesn’t always mean the fastest journey. Flights to Chambéry are mainly concentrated on winter weekends, especially Saturdays, when traffic towards the Tarentaise resorts is particularly heavy. Depending on the flight time and traffic forecasts, Geneva Airport can sometimes be a more interesting choice for reaching Méribel, despite being further away. The choice of airport should therefore take into account not only distance, but also the day of travel, flight time and expected traffic conditions.
Can the Chambéry to Méribel journey be much longer on Saturdays?
Yes. Winter Saturdays correspond to the main arrival and departure days in the ski resorts. Depending on the period and time, the motorway between Chambéry and Albertville can experience significant slowdowns. This can be followed by further traffic difficulties on the RN90 towards Moûtiers and the Tarentaise valley resorts. Travel time can therefore be considerably longer than under normal conditions. Savoie City Tours takes these factors into account when planning each transfer.
Why might Google Maps or Waze show a much shorter travel time?
Navigation apps calculate their estimates mainly based on traffic conditions known at the time of consultation. When a route is checked several days or weeks in advance, they cannot always accurately anticipate the intensity of winter Saturday traffic, traffic regulation measures, or certain weather-related disruptions. Savoie City Tours therefore also takes into account the time of season, the day of the transfer, traffic forecasts and its experience of Alpine roads in order to recommend an appropriate pickup time.
What happens if my flight to Chambéry is diverted to Grenoble?
In exceptional cases, weather or operational conditions can prevent a flight from landing at Chambéry and lead to it being diverted to another airport, notably Grenoble Alpes-Isère. Savoie City Tours monitors your flight in real time and will be informed of any change to your arrival airport. In the event of a diversion, we will do our best to adapt your pickup and ensure your transfer from the new airport. However, a diversion to Grenoble involves a different, generally longer route, as well as additional vehicle standby time. The transfer price may therefore be adjusted according to the new arrival airport and the journey conditions. We will of course inform you of any price change related to the diversion.
What happens if my flight to Chambéry is delayed?
Savoie City Tours monitors your flight in real time. In the event of a delay, your chauffeur adjusts the pickup time where possible to be there when you arrive. In the event of a major flight change or a change of airport, we also adapt our organisation according to the situation and operational availability.
Where does my driver wait for me at Chambéry Airport?
Your chauffeur waits for you directly at Chambéry Airport after your flight lands. The flight details provided at the time of booking allow Savoie City Tours to track your arrival and adjust the pickup in the event of a delay.
Is the transfer direct to my hotel, chalet or residence in Méribel?
Yes. All Savoie City Tours transfers are fully private. The vehicle is reserved exclusively for your group and drives you directly to your hotel, chalet or residence when road access allows. This is not a shared shuttle: no other passengers are added to your journey and no stops at other accommodations are scheduled.
Which areas of Méribel do you serve?
Savoie City Tours serves all the main areas of Méribel, including Méribel Centre, Méribel Village, Les Allues and Méribel-Mottaret. Pickup and drop-off are arranged directly at your accommodation address when it is accessible by vehicle.
Can you transport skis, snowboards and luggage for the whole group?
Yes. Our vehicles are suited to ski resort transfers and allow passengers, luggage and ski equipment to be transported together in the same vehicle, within the capacity of the vehicle booked. We recommend indicating the number of passengers, suitcases, skis and snowboards when making your request, so we can plan the most suitable vehicle.
What time should I leave Méribel to catch a flight from Chambéry?
There is no single departure time that applies to all transfers. Savoie City Tours determines the pickup time based on your flight schedule, the day of travel, the time of season, traffic forecasts and weather conditions. On busy Saturdays, a significant additional margin may be needed due to possible slowdowns between Méribel, Moûtiers, Albertville and Chambéry.
Is a private transfer better than a shared shuttle between Chambéry and Méribel?
It depends on the kind of trip you’re looking for. With a Savoie City Tours private transfer, the vehicle is reserved exclusively for your group, the pickup time is organised around your flight, and you are driven directly to your accommodation. You don’t have to wait for other passengers, follow a fixed shuttle schedule, or make several stops at different hotels or resorts. This option is particularly well suited to families, groups travelling with ski equipment, and travellers looking for greater comfort, flexibility and peace of mind.
Is travel insurance required to book a transfer?
No. Travel insurance is not required to book a transfer with Savoie City Tours. However, we strongly recommend that our clients take out travel insurance suited to their trip, particularly to cover the potential consequences of a cancellation, a change of travel plans, a medical issue, a flight delay or cancellation, or lost or delayed luggage. Refund or coverage conditions depend on the policy taken out with your insurance provider.
