Sallanches – Combloux – Megève train station shuttle: the complete guide to your mountain transfers
🚍 Whether you arrive by train or by road, Sallanches – Combloux – Megève station is your ideal starting point for reaching the ski resorts of Megève, Combloux, Saint-Gervais, Les Contamines, Chamonix, and many others. Thanks to the Cars Région Haute-Savoie shuttle buses (lines Y81 to Y86), your transfer between the station and your destination is simple, comfortable and economical.
📍 Sallanches – Combloux – Megève train station
- Address: 30, Rue Hauterive, 74700 Sallanches
- Access: TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, L3 Léman Express line, direct seasonal TGV from Paris and Lille
- Opening hours: 4:50 am to 10:00 pm (until 11:55 pm on Fridays)
- Services: ticket offices, vending machines, bicycle and car parking, PRM zones, taxi/VTC terminal
🔗 Sallanches – Combloux – Megève station: practical information | TER
🚐 Regional Bus shuttles (lines Y81 to Y86)
Regional buses provide regular service:
- Y81: Sallanches ↔ Cluses ↔ Chamonix
- Y83: Sallanches → Combloux → Megève → Praz-sur-Arly → Flumet
- Y84: Sallanches → Les Contamines
- Y85: Sallanches → Passy Plaine-Joux
- Y86: Sallanches → Cordon
📅 Frequencies:
- All year round, reinforced in winter
- Regular departures from the bus station, just outside the SNCF train station
- Caution: frequent delays in high season (up to 40 minutes)
🧭 Your key routes from the station
- To Megève / Combloux: Line Y83 – very frequent departures in season, skis/luggage included
- To Saint-Gervais / Les Contamines: Lines Y84, Y85
- To Chamonix or Cluses: Line Y81
- To other stations or airports: take a cab or VTC
🚖 Cabs and VTCs: flexibility for all seasons
For greater comfort or if you are travelling early, late or with children , cabs and VTCs are an excellent alternative:
- Cabs available directly from the station exit (dedicated zone)
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- Ideal for workingshifts or in difficult weather conditions
💡 Estimated time by VTC :
- Station → Megève : 20 min to 1 hour
- Railway station → Chamonix: 45-50 min
- Railway station → Geneva airport: 1h15

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🕒 Example of TER + shuttle timetable
- TER train: departs Sallanches at 09:10, arrives in Saint-Gervais at 09:28, then Chamonix at 10:13 (~1h03)
- Shuttle Y83: frequent departures to Megève/Combloux in season, about every 30 minutes
💡 Practical advice
- Buy your tickets online or at SNCF terminals
- Arrive 10 minutes before shuttle departure
- Check weather and schedule on sat-montblanc.com
- Luggage and skis included: one piece of luggage + one pair of skis in the hold
- Connections: allow 1h30 for a train, 3h for a flight
Read also : Geneva International Airport, Travel in Comfort and Elegance

❓ FAQ – Station transfer Sallanches – Mountain resorts
- Where to take the shuttle?
→ At the bus stationjust in front of the SNCF train station exit. - Can I pay on the spot?
→ Yes, via TER terminals or the Cars Région app. - Are there shuttles at night?
→ No, only during the day/evening. - Do children pay the full fare?
→ No, family discounts are available depending on the line. - What if my train is late?
→ Shuttles only wait for official connections, not delays. - PMR accessibility ?
→ Yes, buses adapted for people with reduced mobility. - Can I take the shuttle with a bike?
→ Yes, but give advance notice and check with the line. - Duration to Megève ?
→ Approximately 20 min to 1 hour with line Y83. - Do I need to make a reservation?
→ No, but coming on time is essential in high season. - Are there free shuttles to the resorts?
→ Yes, like Facilibus (Combloux) or Meg-bus, departing from the resort centers.
🚖 Cabs & VTC: comfort and flexibility all year round
Where can I find a cab at the station?
→ A cab rank is located just outside the main exit of the SNCF train station, in the dedicated area.
How do I book a VTC?
→ VTCs must be booked in advance, by phone or online.
Are services available at night or early in the morning?
→ Yes , cabs and VTCs are available 24 hours a day, ideal for staggered schedules or late arrivals.
Do the drivers speak English?
→ Yes, VTC drivers are generally bilingual (French/English).
Are the vehicles suitable for families or groups?
→ Yes, with 7-8 seat vans, child seats available on request, and space for luggage.
Is it possible to know the price in advance?
→ Yes for VTCs, with a fare fixed at the time of booking, known in advance and with no surprises.
→ Taxis, on the other hand, use a regulated meter: the cab fares depends on distance, travel time, schedule (day/night), traffic and any surcharges. An estimated price may be quoted, but the final amount may vary.
Are pets or bicycles allowed?
→ It depends on the provider. Give advance notice when booking to ensure feasibility.

✅ Simplified mountain transfers: Shuttle with private chauffeur to and from Sallanches – Combloux – Megève train station
The Cars Région shuttles departing from the Sallanches – Combloux – Megève station offer a reliable, economical and well-connected transport solution to reach the ski resorts and the valley’s main points of interest. They are an excellent option for travelers wishing to get around easily and at fixed times.
However, for even greater flexibility and comfort , cabs and VTCs represent an ideal alternative. They offer direct, door-to-door journeys, with no transfers or waiting, and are available outside bus schedules, early in the morning, late at night or when trains arrive late.
Private chauffeur services are particularly appreciated for journeys with bulky luggage, skis or sports equipment, family trips or business transfers requiring punctuality and discretion. Thanks to vehicles adapted to the mountains and a perfect knowledge of Alpine itineraries, cabs and VTCs guarantee a smooth, safe and stress-free journey, whatever the season.
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