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Getting to La Thuile

Getting to La Thuile is easy. Geneva is actually the closest airport but Turin airport is only a little further away. Geneva also has the most choice of transfer services for the journey from the airport to the resort.

Nearest Airports to La Thuile

Geneva in Switzerland is actually the closest airport to fly to for winter sports holidays in La Thuile, and is well served by airlines like BA, Swiss and EasyJet. The closest and most convenient Italian airport for La Thuile is Turin Caselle. Approximate distances and driving times from the major airports to La Thuile are as follows:

  • Turin – 165 km / about 2 hours, 5 minutes drive.
  • Geneva – 142 km / about 2 hours drive.
  • Milan Malpensa – 220 km / about 2 hours 45 minutes drive.
  • Milan Linate – 245 km / about 3 hours drive.

Airport Transfers to La Thuile

Private airport transfers are easy to book online and the quickest and simplest way to reach the resort, particularly if you don’t like driving on mountain roads in wintry conditions in a car you’re not familar with (does anyone like fixing snowchains in the dark in a blizzard?). There is very little need to drive inside the resort because it’s reasonably compact and the bus service is perfectly adequate. There are also good bus links to Courmayeur – see below.

Ski-Lifts arranges private, hassle-free, door-to-door transfer options to La Thuile and other resorts from all the nearest airports and train stations and has a 24/7 English language helpline if your flight is delayed. Get an immediate quote and book online>

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Bus Services to La Thuile from Milan and Turin Airports

If travelling on a restricted budget, public transport is a feasible, but time consuming alternative. There are limited bus services from Turin airport and Milan Lampugnano to Pre San Didier at the bottom of the La Thuile valley, with connecting buses to the resort.

Aosta Valley Bus Services

Arriva Italia (formerly SAVDA Aosta) is the local public transport provider for travel by bus between Aosta Valley resorts, main cities Milano (Milan) and Torino (Turin) and states bordering the Aosta Valley. Routes include connections between La Thuile and Milano Malpensa and Turin airports as well as main railway stations. Book online or download the #vdatransport App from the App Store or Google Play.

Arriva Italia
Tel: +39 035 28 90 00
Web: www.aosta.arriva.it/en/

Getting to La Thuile by Rail

The nearest railway station is Aosta where there is a regular bus service to La Thuile or take a taxi from the station (about 45 minute journey). Taxis at Aosta railway station can be pre-booked online through Ski-Lifts. For Italian rail services and timetable information go to www.trenitalia.com

Local Ski Bus Services in La Thuile

There are up to 7 free Ski Buses between Courmayeur and La Thuile every day, but the timetable is subject to change so check locally on arrival.

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