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Trains in La Plagne
Discover & book La Plagne train services
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There is no train station in La Plagne but this doesn't mean that you can't come here by train.
More than ever encouraged as the sustainable and eco-friendly travel option, getting to La Plagne by train is still worth the effort with short transfer times from its closest major transport hub, whether that be Grenoble, Lyon or Geneva.
You'll get more leg room and it's a great way to enjoy the passing scenery.
Tip!
You may be able to get money off your accommodation or transfer to the resort if you mention you're coming by train.
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If you can make travelling by train work for you, you'll be helping to reduce your impact of your trip on the environment.
Nearest train station to La Plagne
Aime, just down the valley, boasts an international train station with connections to London and Paris.
To get from Aime to La Plagne there are local buses running to all the satellite villages during the winter, taking 45 minutes to reach Plagne Centre and one hour to arrive in Plagne Aime 2000.
Journey time to La Plagne by train
These are rough journey times for a number of destinations.
| Journey | Duration | Changes | Equivalent driving time |
| London to Aime (via Lille) | 8 hours | 1 | 13 hours |
| Paris (Gare de Lyon) to Aime | 5 to 6 hours | 1 | 7 to 8 hours |
| Geneva to Aime | 4 hours | 1 or 2 | 2h30 |
| Lyon (Part-Dieu Gare Routière) to Aime | 3.5 hours | 1 | 2h40 |
London to La Plagne by train
There's no direct link between London and La Plagne by train. Whichever route you take, you'll need to change at Paris or Lille.
The Eurostar ski train goes from London St Pancras to various stations in the Alps including Chambery, Albertville, Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-Les-Bains, Aime-La-Plagne and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Train prices to La Plagne
How much it costs depends a lot on when you travel. Peak weeks like Christmas, New Year, February half-term and Easter are obviously more expensive.
Our top tip is to try to book as early as possible.
Eurostar ski train tickets usually go out for sale in mid-July and that's when they're at their cheapest.
TGV train tickets from Paris to other French cities are normally available to buy 120 to 90 days before your travel time.
Getting from the train station to La Plagne
There are a few different options when trying to make your way from Aime train station to the La Plagne resorts:
- local bus - takes around 45 minutes
- private transfer - direct
- local taxi - 20 to 30 minutes
Local bus to La Plagne
Find the current bus timetables on our bus services page.
Booking train tickets to La Plagne
For more information on journey times or to book tickets online, visit these websites:
You can also book through the Trainline.
Top tip!
Book early! Journeys at Christmas, Easter and the French half term weeks get packed out quickly.
Luggage allowances on trains to La Plagne
If you're coming to La Plagne, you'll probably be carrying additional luggage like ski boots, helmets or backpacks.
Train lines tend to have more generous allowances than airlines, but there are some limits.
| Line | Large bags | Ski gear | Bikes |
| Eurostar to Paris | Up to 85cm long at its widest | 1 pair of skis or snowboard - counts as one of your 2 large bags | Only if boxed. Email travelservices@eurostar.com for more information |
| Eurostar to Lyon | Up to 85cm long at its widest | 1 pair of skis or snowboard - counts as one of your 2 large bags | Only if it fits into one of your 85cm pieces of luggage |
| French TER and TGV trains | No limit - must be able to carry all luggage yourself | Yes | Yes, if packaged in a bag measuring 120cm x 90cm or less |
| Swiss SBB trains | No limit - must be able to carry all luggage yourself | Yes | Free, if packaged and front wheel removed (you'll need to pay for a fully assembled bike to travel in the bike carriage) |
