Private transfer from Basel AirportSamoëns
Listed village and the Grand Massif, between the Giffre valley and the Fer‑à‑Cheval cirque.
Private, train or car hire: the honest comparison for Samoëns
From 3 people, or with skis, children and a late flight, the private transfer wins on time and often on price.
Swiss Taxi private
- Leave when you land, even at 11 pm
- Straight to your hotel or chalet
- Skis, buggies, luggage without limits
- Free waiting if your flight is late
- CHF 1'060 for the whole vehicle (3 pax)
Car hire
- Freedom once there
- Winter tyres and chains compulsory
- Paid or non‑existent resort parking
- Driving tired after a flight
- Deposit and excess
Train + bus
- Arrives at the station or centre
- Economical for 1 or 2 people
- Changes with all your luggage
- Last train in the early evening
- Local taxi to find on arrival
Basel → Samoëns, minute by minute
Our usual route. Real time depends on traffic and weather; we track it live.
Name board at the Swiss customs exit, car in the car park.
Belchen tunnel then the A1 towards Bern, on‑board Wi‑Fi.
The Prealps, then the descent to Vevey and Lake Geneva.
Lausanne, Morges, Nyon: the lake on your left all the way.
The exact address, bags to the door.
One price per vehicle, not per person
The price you see is the price you pay: tolls, vignette, fuel, waiting and VAT included. The return costs the same. Prices checked on 7 September 2026.
What to know before you arrive
Listed village and the Grand Massif, between the Giffre valley and the Fer‑à‑Cheval cirque.
- Village of art and history
- Grand Massif Express
- Fer‑à‑Cheval cirque
Events: Guides' festival in August.
Where do we drop you?
Return: when should you leave?
We allow 3 h 50 on the road, 15 min margin and 2 h for check‑in.
Samoëns, the village before the resort
Samoëns is a real stonemasons' town with its Gros‑Tilleul square, Wednesday market and the Jaÿsinia botanical garden. You stay in the village, not on the slopes: the Grand Massif Express gondola leaves from Vercland, 2 km from the centre, and your chauffeur drops you at the hotel or the lift depending on your arrival time.
The Grand Massif can also be reached from Morillon and Les Carroz, two villages lower down on the airport road: if that is where you are staying, say so when booking; the price is the same and the journey shorter. In summer, Sixt‑Fer‑à‑Cheval and its cirque are 15 minutes away.
How pick‑up works at Basel Airport
Why Swiss Taxi from Basel Airport to Samoëns
Employed chauffeurs based in Basel
Trained by us, in suit and tie. Our Basel team serves the Grand Massif resorts throughout the season. No subcontracting.
Guaranteed fixed price
CHF 1'060 for the whole car, return at the same price: tolls, fuel, waiting and VAT included.
Flight tracking, 60 minutes of waiting included
Your chauffeur adjusts to the actual landing time. Free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Before booking Samoëns
Another question? Write to booking@swisstaxi.ch, reply within 2 hours.
Do I need a passport to cross into France?
A valid ID card is enough for Swiss and EU nationals; other passports should be to hand. Our vehicles are registered for cross‑border trips and there is usually no stop at customs.
Where do I meet the chauffeur at the EuroAirport?
The airport has a Swiss exit and a French exit. Your chauffeur waits at the exit shown on your confirmation (Swiss by default, French for Alsace) with a name board.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track your flight number live. Your chauffeur adjusts to the actual landing time and waits at the Swiss sector exit; 60 minutes of waiting are included beyond that. No fees, nothing to do.
Are skis and bulky luggage accepted?
Yes. The E‑Class takes 3 suitcases and a ski bag; the V‑Class up to 7 suitcases with a ski rack; the Sprinter has a trailer on request. Tell us your equipment when booking, there is no surcharge.
Is the road safe when it snows?
Our vehicles run winter tyres and carry chains, and our chauffeurs know these roads in winter. If a road is closed we drop you at the nearest access point and adjust the price.
Are there busy periods for getting to Samoëns?
Yes: Guides' festival in August. On those days we leave earlier and the chauffeur follows live traffic; the price does not change.
Les Carroz
Flaine
La Rosière
Saint‑Gervais‑les‑BainsSamoëns is waiting. So is your chauffeur.
Fixed price from CHF 1'060 per vehicle, instant confirmation, free cancellation up to 24 h before.