Trains in La Plagne

Discover & book La Plagne train services

featured in Trains Updated 13 January 2025

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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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.

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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

Journey times to La Plagne by train

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.

Tip!
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.

Bus Services in La Plagne

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.

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.

**Luggage allowances on trains to La Plagne**
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)