How do shared transfers work, and how can you make them so cheap?

The great thing about SnowBus is that you only pay one price for the seat you personally take.  There are no hidden charges, and you're still guaranteed a quick journey direct to your chosen resort.  Our transfer schedule has been designed specifically around the incoming and outgoing flights at Chambery and Geneva airports.  By collecting passengers at regular intervals, we keep the costs as low as possible as well as delivering an extremely convenient service.

Do you make any stops on the way to resort?

Unlike other cheap transfer services, we won't make lots of stops in other resorts.  We use the fastest, proven routes for getting you to and from resort because we know that nobody likes to be left hanging around.  On buses from Geneva airport we do make one change in order to get passengers on to smaller buses specifically for each resort, which actually means quicker transfer times for you.

Can I book a seat right up to the last minute?

Due to the unique way in which SnowBus operates we do require all online bookings to be made at least seven days in advance of your travel date.  Unfortunately we cannot guarantee to accommodate any bookings made less than seven days from the date of departure.  For any last minute bookings customers are required to contact us and check availability before booking.

Where do you pick-up and drop-off passengers?

A SnowBus rep will meet all passengers directly from their arriving flights at both Chambery and Geneva airports .  In resort we make several stops around both Tignes and Val d’Isere in order to get you as close as possible to your hotel or chalet.  Please ensure that you select the correct pick-up point in your resort when you are booking your tickets.  For more detailed information please see our Travel Information page.

What arrangements do you make for Les Arcs passengers?

If you are travelling to Les Arcs from either Chambery or Geneva airports then SnowBus has a cheap transfer solution for you.  We drop-off and pick-up directly at the funicular station in Bourg St Maurice.  This efficient transport method will take you up to Les Arcs 1600 in just eight minutes.  From this point there are free buses available to take you to any point around the resort.  What's more, SnowBus will even pay for your return funicular ticket too.

Do you drop-off and pick-up in other locations?

Within the villages of Tignes and Val d'Isere we can only stop at the designated bus stops.  These have been specifically chosen to be in a central location, as well as easy to locate.

Please contact us directly if you do wish to enquire about the possibility of other convenient stop-offs en-route to Tignes and Val d'Isere.

Why do you only take bookings over the internet?

SnowBus's policy is to take all bookings and payments through our website.  This allows us to deliver the best and cheapest transfer service to you.  It means we won't be waiting around for extra people, and that we can save time by only going exactly where we need to.  Places on our transfers to Tignes, Val d'Isere and Les Arcss can be limited though so be sure to book in plenty of time to avoid disappointment.

What if my flight, or one of my flights is not listed on your transfer booking page?

SnowBus transfers cater for as many flights coming in and out of both Chambery and Geneva airports as possible.  However, the different airlines, journey times, and driver responsibilities unfortunately make it impossible to meet every flight across both airports.  The flights listed on our booking page, are linked to their respective bus timings, and are those which our schedule has been designed around.  If your particular flight does not appear here you can choose the 'unlisted flight' option and manually select the appropriate bus timings from our timetable.  

Please check both legs of your journey as in some cases SnowBus may meet one of your transfers but not the other.  In these instances we would encourage you to book the appropriate single journey with SnowBus, and look at our Private Hire page for rates on the other leg.  

What is your luggage policy?

All our buses are equipped to take a reasonable level of luggage from each passenger.  SnowBus.co.uk consider one suitcase/holdall + one board or ski bag per person as reasonable luggage. If you are planning to bring more than this, or any other equipment such as buggies, etc. please inform us when you book and we will do everything we can to accommodate it.

Will we have to wait long at the airport?

SnowBus.co.uk endeavour to pick up and drop off passengers at Chambery and Geneva airport with the minimum amount of waiting time.  We tailor our transfers around the flights which arrive and leave each week.  However, we do have to combine flights occasionally and this may lead to some passengers having a short wait.  Please see our transfer timetable on the Travel Information page for more details.

Do we need to book a place for small children too?

Under French law, each passenger traveling with us must be allocated a seatbelt. Therefore you will need to book a place for all members of your group who will be traveling with us, no matter what their age.  Unfortunately we do not carry car seats for children on our buses.  Passengers are welcome to bring their own, but in all cases one seat must still be booked per person travelling.

What if I miss my bus?  

SnowBus do everything possible to make sure that all passengers are aboard every transfer  journey.  However, unfortunately we cannot delay other passengers if you are late or your plane is delayed excessively. If you do miss your scheduled bus we will try our hardest to get you on the next available SnowBus transfer, or help you make alternative travel arrangements.  It will be the passenger’s responsibility to get in touch with their SnowBus representative through the contact details on the website and your e-ticket if you do need to discuss anything in these situations.    

Do your drivers speak English?

We use local French drivers who have extensive experience with the mountain roads and conditions. However, an English-speaking SnowBus representative will be at each airport to meet you on arrival and help you with everything you require.