Getting to Châtel
The closest airport to Châtel is Geneva, about 103 minutes by road (56.5 km); Bern is 111 minutes and Chambéry Aix les Bains is 142 minutes.
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Airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance | Drive time | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | GVA | 57 km35.1 mi | 103 min | Details |
| Bern | BRN | 88 km54.5 mi | 111 min | Details |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains | CMF | 102 km63.4 mi | 142 min | Details |
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | 157 km97.6 mi | 176 min | - |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry | LYS | 148 km92.2 mi | 179 min | - |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère | GNB | 155 km96.1 mi | 181 min | - |
| Milan Malpensa | MXP | 163 km101.0 mi | 219 min | - |
| Turin | TRN | 134 km83.3 mi | 223 min | - |
By train
There is no railway station in the resort itself; the last leg is by road.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Châtel?
Geneva (GVA) is the closest airport to Châtel. It is 56.5 km away, and the drive takes about 103 minutes. The next closest is Bern (BRN), which is 87.7 km away with a drive time of about 111 minutes.
How long is the transfer from Geneva airport to Châtel?
By road, Geneva airport (GVA) is 56.5 km from Châtel, and the drive takes about 103 minutes. Geneva city is a similar distance, at 53.8 km, and also takes about 103 minutes to drive. This makes Geneva the main gateway for the resort.
Which airports are within two hours' drive of Châtel?
Two airports are within two hours by road. Geneva (GVA) is 56.5 km away and takes about 103 minutes to drive. Bern (BRN) is 87.7 km away and takes about 111 minutes. The next nearest, Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF), is 102.1 km away, with a drive time of about 142 minutes.
Can I fly into Lyon or Basel for Châtel?
Yes, but the drive is longer. EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) is 157.1 km from Châtel, which takes about 176 minutes by road. Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) is 148.4 km away, which takes about 179 minutes. Both drives are close to three hours.
How far is Châtel from Bern?
Bern city is 88.8 km from Châtel, and the drive takes about 103 minutes. Bern airport (BRN) is 87.7 km away, with a drive time of about 111 minutes. After Geneva, it is the second airport within two hours of the resort.
How far is Châtel from Basel by road?
Basel city is 154.8 km from Châtel, and the drive takes about 159 minutes. The EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) is 157.1 km from the resort, and the drive takes about 176 minutes.
Does Châtel have a train station?
No, Châtel does not have a train station in the resort. This means the final stage of any journey is made by road. Geneva is the closest city at 53.8 km, a drive of about 103 minutes. Geneva airport is 56.5 km away, also about 103 minutes by road.
Do I need a car to get to Châtel?
The resort has no train station, so you will reach the village, at 1186 m, by road. All the journey times given here are drive times. From Geneva airport the drive is about 103 minutes, and from Bern airport about 111 minutes. From Chambéry Aix les Bains airport it takes about 142 minutes.
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Data updated · Sources: OurAirports, OpenRouteService