The short answer
Take the train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, the funicular to Arc 1600, then an onward shuttle if needed.
At a glance
- Starting point
- Bourg-Saint-Maurice station
- Final destination
- Les Arcs — specify the real village and address
- Connection to check
- Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Compare the arrival options
Distances and journey estimates apply only to the endpoints and conditions specified below.
| Option | Journey | Distance | Time | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main interchange | Bourg-Saint-Maurice | Endpoint depends on the chosen village | Check train and onward-service dates together | Take the train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, the funicular to Arc 1600, then an onward shuttle if needed. |
| Funicular ride only | Bourg-Saint-Maurice station → Les Arcs | See the segment and measurement scope | 7 minutes | Bourg-Saint-Maurice–Arc 1600 ride; excludes walking, waiting and other Arcs sites. |
| Final arrival | Les Arcs → accommodation | Use the confirmed building and stop | Add the last local leg | The funicular does not arrive at every Les Arcs residence. |
Your route, step by step
Take the train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, the funicular to Arc 1600, then an onward shuttle if needed.
- Arrive at Bourg-Saint-Maurice mainline station.
- Follow the funicular connection and travel to Arc 1600 during operating hours.
- For Arc 1800, 1950 or 2000, check the onward shuttle and residence access.
Choose the correct stop before buying the journey
The funicular does not arrive at every Les Arcs residence.
A central Bourg-Saint-Maurice hotel is not accommodation in Arc 1800.
Public transport or a prebooked transfer?
Arc 1600 has the funicular arrival; Arc 1800, 1950 and 2000 add their own onward journey. Compare that complete route when choosing a residence for a car-free holiday. Bourg-Saint-Maurice may be a base itself, but then both the first ascent and the evening return become part of the daily plan.
For scheduled transport, confirm the final stop, service dates and baggage rules with the operator. For a transfer, give the exact flight or train arrival, party size, bags and accommodation address. Compare a complete quoted journey with a complete public-transport itinerary; neither is automatically cheaper or quicker for every group.
Luggage, children and a late arrival
Arc 1950 and Arc 2000 are different pickup sites.
Check whether the arrival point still leaves a walk, local bus or lift with the group’s luggage. Ask the accommodation how late check-in works and whether it can help with the last leg. If a connection is missed, a separately booked bus or train may not wait; read the ticket terms before choosing a tight interchange.
Plan the return before the first journey
Start with the flight check-in or mainline-train departure requirement, then work backwards through the actual local timetable. Do not simply reverse an optimistic outbound road estimate. Allow for winter conditions and any final equipment-return journey.
For Les Arcs, the return-day collection plan should respect this local distinction: A central Bourg-Saint-Maurice hotel is not accommodation in Arc 1800.
Find the location
Les Arcs. This is a location reference, not a live journey-time or road-condition calculation.
Open the location in Google MapsYour questions answered
Does this route finish at every accommodation in Les Arcs?
No. The funicular does not arrive at every Les Arcs residence.
How long does Bourg-Saint-Maurice station to Les Arcs take?
7 minutes. Bourg-Saint-Maurice–Arc 1600 ride; excludes walking, waiting and other Arcs sites.
What should I confirm before booking this connection?
Arc 1950 and Arc 2000 are different pickup sites. Check the final stop, baggage rules, operating date and return journey before payment.
Turn the plan into a trip
Choose the right arrival and pickup point
Match your transfer destination and rental shop to your accommodation, not just to the wider ski-area name.
Check the detail that matters
Sources and information checks
Timetables, seasonal services and traffic conditions can change. Recheck your exact date and final address with the operator before paying.
- Les Arcs — official transport informationPrimary tourism/operator page or its official search extract reviewed for the named interchange, connection and explicitly published measurements. Not a live timetable, fare, seat or road-condition check.Checked: 2026-10-19
- Les Arcs — official locality guideExisting verified local topology: High-altitude sites, Valley base. Reused with its original verification date, not re-dated by this publication.Checked: 2026-10-18
Editor: Tom Hillebrandt. Read the editorial method and correction policy.
