Transport
Flights
The closest airport to Samoens is Geneva. There are plenty of direct flights from UK airports including direct routes from Scotland and Northern Ireland offered by Easyjet and Globespan.
Getting from Geneva airport to Samoens
By rental car - Samoens is an hour's drive from Geneva. Leaving Geneva airport follow the signs for France and the A40 motorway heading to Chamonix. Take Exit 18 - Cluses Scionzier. Useful websites include www.carhire3000.com, www.holidayautos.com, www.budget.co.uk and the various other car rental companies.
By taxi - Prebooking is advisable. A taxi will cost approx £75 one way to Samoens. For reservations use www.gomassif.com (English language website) or www.giffre-transports.com.
By train - Trains run regularly between Geneva airport and Cluses. From Cluses it is necessary to take a taxi for the last 20kms of the journey to Samoens. For timetable information use www.sbb.ch.
By bus - There is a bus service between Geneva airport and Samoens. For timetable information use www.sat-leman.com (there is an English language option).
