How to get to Crans-Montana
Crans-Montana is a sunny ski and golf resort above Sierre in the Valais. Most visitors fly into Geneva Airport, about 180 km away.
Geneva Airport to Crans-Montana transfer
The drive takes about 2 to 2.3 hours. Private cars cost about CHF 660–675 in a saloon and about CHF 855 in a V-Class. From Lausanne, fixed fares start at about CHF 350. One local firm lists Zurich Airport and Milan Malpensa at about CHF 900 excluding VAT, Sion Airport at about CHF 150 and Visp at about CHF 200. A heliport at Chermignon is about 10 minutes away.
Sierre to Crans-Montana: funicular, bus or taxi
- Funicular to Montana: about 15 minutes, every 15 minutes from 07:30 to 21:00; adult CHF 14, child CHF 7; about 150 m from Sierre station
- Bus from outside Sierre station: about CHF 10 per adult
- Taxi: about 30 minutes, about CHF 70–90 for 1–4 people
For 5–8 people, a taxi from Sierre costs about CHF 85. Some local taxis use low and zero-emission cars. For large groups, a Sprinter from Geneva Airport costs about CHF 1,260. Arriving by train, travel to Sierre, then pick the option that suits your luggage and group. Some local fares exclude VAT, so check what your quote includes.