How to get to Verbier

Flying to Geneva airport is the quickest way to get to Verbier for most international visitors.

Because of its proximity to the resort, it's easy to get a transfer. You can also hire a car and be on your way in no time.

The only trouble with flying to Geneva is the environmental cost. Driving, coming by coach or catching a train are usually better options if you want to reduce CO2 emissions.

Flying to other airports

If you can’t get a flight to Geneva, Zurich is your next best option. The transfer from Zurich to Verbier is a little longer, but plenty of major airlines fly there.

The fastest way to get from the airport to Verbier is to book a transfer.

If you're travelling during the weekend, you've also got the option of taking the Verbier Express train to Le Châble. This runs twice a day on Saturdays and Sundays.

Getting to Verbier by train might involve a few changes, which can be tricky with baggage or kids. But it's the most environmentally-friendly option and arguably more comfortable than flying or driving. 

Le Châble is the closest train station, and it's only 10 minutes from the resort, and there's a télécabine running between the two. But be aware, there's no direct train during the week, so you'll need to change at Martigny. At the weekend however, the Verbier Express runs direct from Geneva airport to Le Châble twice a day. 

The quickest way to get from London to Verbier by train is to go via Paris. 

Verbier is relatively easy to get to by car. It takes just over nine hours to drive from Calais., and the last 10km (between Le Châble and the resort) can be a little twisty in places, but in good weather it's nothing to worry about. During winter the road is cleared every day, but you should still be prepared for challenging driving conditions. 

It's also worth remembering that if any part of your journey to Verbier uses Swiss motorways, you'll need to buy a vignette for your windscreen.

Unless you're driving an electric car to the Alps however, driving isn't very environmentally friendly. And parking can be difficult once you get here - especially in peak seasons. Once you're here, you're unlikely to need your car. We find it easier to rely on the free buses to get around the resort.

Getting to Verbier by coach takes longer than flying. It's usually cheaper though, which makes it a good option if you're on a budget.

It's also a relatively environmentally-friendly way to travel.

International coach companies like FlixBus, Eurolines, BlaBlaBus and RegioJet run services to Geneva. From there, you can pick up a transfer to Verbier.

There are no direct coaches from London to Verbier. You're best off getting a coach to Geneva or Lausanne and transferring from there. It takes about 20 hours.

We know flying is often the most convenient way to get to Verbier, but we'd encourage you to look at alternatives.

One option is to take the train as far as Geneva and do the last leg by transfer from the airport or city centre. This allows you to minimise your carbon footprint while still getting to the resort in good time.

Source: Carbon footprint of travel per kilometre (ourworldindata.org)