{"id":52006,"date":"2021-10-20T15:27:39","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T13:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=52006"},"modified":"2025-06-05T18:59:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T16:59:52","slug":"how-to-get-to-samoens-from-the-uk-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/how-to-get-to-samoens-from-the-uk-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get to Samo\u00ebns from the UK: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Heading to Samo\u00ebns for your next ski holiday but not sure of the best way to get there? You\u2019ve come to the right place! With many people opting for alternative forms of travel other than by plane, it can be overwhelming to know which transport to take, what route to choose and how to start organising travel plans. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, we\u2019ve put together this guide on how to get to Samo\u00ebns by plane, train, and car, so you can decide what option is best for you before packing your bags for the slopes.<\/strong>..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where is Samo\u00ebns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Samo\u00ebns is situated in the Grand Massif ski area, within the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes region of France.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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By plane<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Geneva airport to Samo\u00ebns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How far is Samo\u00ebns to Geneva airport?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geneva airport<\/a> is just over one hour\u2019s drive from Samo\u00ebns, so it\u2019s an ideal arrival airport for your trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get from Geneva airport to <\/strong>Samo\u00ebns, you will need to cross the Swiss border into France. Usually, this can be done without making stops, however, we\u2019d advise having your documentation and passport on you ready, just in case they\u2019re required at the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chambery airport to Samo\u00ebns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chambery airport<\/a> is another option for your holiday in Samo\u00ebns. It takes around one and a half hours to get a transfer from Chambery airport to Samo\u00ebns ski resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyon airport to Samo\u00ebns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re unable to fly to Geneva or Chambery, Lyon airport<\/a> could be a third option. However, with a journey time of a little over two hours, it could be a good idea to look at earlier flights if they\u2019re available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grenoble airport to Samo\u00ebns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Similarly, Grenoble airport to Samo\u00ebns will take over two hours. It\u2019s not the ideal choice if you\u2019re flying, but if you do end up flying into Grenoble, again, it\u2019s worth booking an earlier flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re travelling with younger children, then taking a\u00a0private transfer<\/strong>\u00a0from the airport to Samo\u00ebns may be easier for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vehicle will be exclusively yours, so it means you don\u2019t have to wait at the airport for as long and you won\u2019t have to make numerous stops along the way for other passengers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a group of friends or travelling alone, then a\u00a0shared transfer\u00a0may be a better option. Shared transfers are more cost-effective, but you may be limited to more restrictive timings and longer waits, as well as having to make more stops on the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some transfer companies who can get you to Samo\u00ebns:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n