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Lyon Airport to Saint François Longchamp Transfers

  • 171 km by road
  • about 2 h 2 min

Saint François Longchamp is 171 km by road from Lyon Airport, a drive of about 2 h 2 min in normal conditions. The main airport for Saint François Longchamp is Grenoble Airport, 158 km by road.

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Scenic winter view of snow-covered ski slopes at Saint-François-Longchamp, with majestic mountains.
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LYS Saint François Longchamp171 km · 2 h 2 min
Scenic winter view of snow-covered ski slopes at Saint-François-Longchamp, with majestic mountains. Photo: Bert Christiaens / Pexels. Saint François Longchamp logo from saintfrancoislongchamp.com. Logos are trademarks of their owners, shown for identification; no endorsement implied.
  • Meet & greet

    Your driver waits in arrivals with a name sign.

  • Fixed price

    The price is per vehicle and shown before you pay.

  • Flight number on booking

    Add your flight number so the pickup follows your arrival.

  • Ski bags declared

    Tell the partner how many ski and board bags you have.

Service features as listed by Suntransfers for this route, checked 10 October 2026. Confirm them on the booking page.

Where to stay

Hotels in Saint François Longchamp

Hotels, apartments and chalets in and around Saint François Longchamp, with prices for your dates.

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Ski hire

Ski hire in Saint François Longchamp

Skis + boots from €104.80 for 6 days, up to 20% off online · 2 Skiset shops

Lyon to Saint François Longchamp: price, distance & time

Road distance

171 km

Transfer partner route

Driving time

about 2 h 2 min

Normal conditions; snow adds time

Ski area altitude

1,536–2,516 m

Saint François Longchamp, OpenSkiMap

Private transfer prices

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Every way from Lyon to Saint François Longchamp

Private transfer

Best for: Families, groups and anyone with ski bags

A car or minivan just for your party, from the arrivals hall to your accommodation in Saint François Longchamp. The price is per vehicle, so it gets cheaper per head as your group grows.

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Shared shuttle or coach

Best for: Solo travellers and couples on a budget

Seat-based shuttles run to many Alpine resorts on changeover days. You pay per seat, but you wait for a fixed departure and may be dropped at a central stop. Check that ski bags are included.

Train and bus

Best for: Light packers who like public transport

There is no direct airport-to-resort train on this route. A rail-and-bus connection may exist via the nearest valley station; check every change and the final bus with ski luggage.

Hire car

Best for: Exploring several resorts during your stay

Driving 171 km into the mountains in winter means winter tyres, snow chains where required and paid parking in Saint François Longchamp. Worth it if you will use the car during the week.

Car hire at Lyon Airport + winter rules

How your transfer works

  1. 1

    Choose your vehicle

    Pick a car, minivan or minibus for your group and luggage, and see the fixed price.

  2. 2

    Add flight and bags

    Enter your flight number, the number of passengers, and every ski or snowboard bag.

  3. 3

    Meet your driver

    After baggage reclaim at Lyon Airport, the driver waits in arrivals with a name sign.

  4. 4

    Door to door

    Drive 171 km into the mountains and get dropped at your accommodation in Saint François Longchamp.

Return transfer: Saint François Longchamp to Lyon Airport

Book the return at the same time. Work back from your flight: allow 2 h 2 min on the road, extra time if it has snowed, and at least two hours at the airport for bags and security. On Saturdays leave earlier still.

Choose the return direction on the booking page.

Tips for this journey

  • Give your flight number and the number of ski or snowboard bags when you book. Passenger seats and luggage space are not the same thing.
  • The road to Saint François Longchamp climbs high into the mountains. After fresh snow the last climb can be slow and chains may be required; allow extra time on the return to the airport.
  • Saturday is changeover day in most Alpine resorts, so roads and airports are at their busiest. A midweek or Sunday arrival is usually quicker.
  • Use your full accommodation address. Two chalets "in Saint François Longchamp" can be far apart, and some are only reachable on foot or by a local shuttle.

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Skiing in Saint François Longchamp

Saint François Longchamp

Top
2,516 m
Base
1,536 m
Pistes
14 km
Lifts
3

Mapped ski-area data from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors).

Partners for Lyon to Saint François Longchamp

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the transfer from Lyon Airport to Saint François Longchamp?

About 2 h 2 min for the 171 km drive, according to the transfer partner. Snow, weekend traffic and the climb into the resort can add time.

How far is Saint François Longchamp from Lyon Airport?

171 km by road; 106 km in a straight line.

Which airport is best for Saint François Longchamp?

Grenoble Airport, 158 km by road (about 2 h 1 min), the main airport for the resort. Annecy Airport is closer (136 km) but has few winter flights. Transfers to Saint François Longchamp run from 4 airports: Annecy 136 km, Grenoble 158 km, Lyon 171 km, Geneva 176 km.

What is the cheapest way from Lyon to Saint François Longchamp?

For one or two people a shared shuttle or train-and-bus connection is usually cheapest per person. For three or more, a private transfer is often comparable once split between you.

Can I bring skis or a snowboard?

Yes, but declare every ski or board bag when you book so the right vehicle is sent. An oversized bag that was not declared can mean a refused or delayed pickup.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

Add your flight number when booking and check the partner's waiting-time and late-arrival terms before you pay.

Can I book the return transfer from Saint François Longchamp to Lyon?

Yes. Book it at the same time and plan the pickup from your flight time backwards, allowing 2 h 2 min plus time for snow and airport security.

Lyon Airport to Saint François Longchamp

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Sources and how we make money

Road distance and driving time are an estimate from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), calculated 10 October 2026. Suntransfers quotes the price for your date on its booking page. Ski area figures are OpenSkiMap data. See our methodology.

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