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Best La Plagne taxi companies: local taxis, train station transfers and medical trips

If you’re looking for a taxi in La Plagne, the first thing to know is that taxis here don’t really work like city taxis.

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You generally won’t find a line of cars waiting around resort or be able to flag one down. Most journeys are pre-booked, and during busy ski weeks availability can disappear quickly.

I live in La Plagne year-round, and taxis are something I use and recommend for everything from train station pick-ups and airport transfers to doctor’s appointments, hospital trips and getting between villages when the buses have stopped running.

Here are the local companies I recommend, plus the best options depending on the journey you need.

My preferred La Plagne taxi: JB Taxi

JB Taxi is my first recommendation for most taxi journeys in La Plagne.

Jean-Benoît runs a genuinely local La Plagne company with excellent feedback, and one of the big advantages is the flexibility of their fleet. They can handle smaller taxi journeys as well as families, larger groups and airport transfers.

They’re useful for:

Aime-la-Plagne train station pick-ups
Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Moûtiers station transfers
airport transfers
local journeys around La Plagne
early and late pick-ups
medical appointments and hospital trips
families and larger groups
ski and snowboard luggage

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For me, JB is particularly useful because they’re not limited to one vehicle size or one type of journey. That flexibility makes them a very practical option whether you need collecting from the station or moving a bigger group.

Other La Plagne taxi companies I recommend

JB is my preferred option, but I would never rely on having just one taxi number saved, particularly during Christmas, New Year, February half term and busy Saturday changeover days.

Aime Taxi La Plagne

A local taxi option covering La Plagne and the surrounding valley.

Useful for station transfers, local journeys and pre-booked transport around the resort.

Albert Taxi

A local option with vehicles suitable for small groups and larger parties.

Useful for station transfers and pre-booked journeys around La Plagne.

Jean-Max Taxi

Another local taxi contact worth keeping, particularly when availability is tight elsewhere.

Alpes Private Transfer by Excell’R Transport

A La Plagne-based private transport company offering airport, station and local transfers.

They operate a premium fleet and are worth checking if you want a private vehicle rather than a traditional taxi.

All the taxi contact details can be found here.

Getting a taxi from Aime-la-Plagne train station

Aime-la-Plagne is the main train station for most of the altitude villages.

From the station, you still need to get up the mountain to your accommodation.

A taxi is usually the simplest option, particularly if you are:

travelling with children
carrying ski bags
arriving later in the day
staying somewhere away from the main bus stops
travelling as a family or group

Allow roughly 20 to 30 minutes from Aime to the main altitude villages in normal conditions, depending on exactly where you are staying.

Do not assume you’ll be able to walk out of the station and immediately find a taxi.

During busy arrival periods, particularly Saturdays, book before you travel.

The cheaper option from Aime: public bus

You do not necessarily need a taxi from Aime.

The S71 public bus runs directly from Aime station up to the main La Plagne villages, with an average journey time of around 30 minutes depending on your stop. Altibus also lists the S70 service from Aime towards Montalbert.

This can be a much cheaper option if the timetable works with your train.

The disadvantage is that you are tied to the bus schedule, so always check the connection before booking your train.

Check La Plagne buses and timetables on Altibus

Getting to Montchavin and Les Coches by train

For Montchavin and Les Coches, Landry station can be a more practical arrival point than Aime.

As a rough guide:

Landry to Montchavin: around 15 minutes
Landry to Les Coches: around 20 to 25 minutes

Again, I would pre-book a taxi rather than relying on finding one at the station.

Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Moûtiers station taxis

Depending on your train route and where you are staying, Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Moûtiers can also be useful arrival stations.

Many local taxi companies will collect from either station, but always check availability and price in advance.

These journeys are usually more expensive than coming from Aime because you have further to travel.

Alpine Fleet is another option from the valley and airports

If you’re arriving from an airport rather than simply looking for a local taxi, Alpine Fleet is another company I recommend.

They operate both shared and private transfers to La Plagne.

Their current La Plagne service includes shared transfers with fixed resort stops as well as door-to-door options, and private transfers go directly to your accommodation. Alpine Fleet currently operates shared services into La Plagne from Geneva and also lists shared/private services from Lyon, Grenoble and Chambéry.

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For solo travellers, couples or smaller groups, the shared option can be considerably cheaper than booking a taxi or private vehicle.

For families and bigger groups, compare the total private-transfer price because the difference per person can sometimes be surprisingly small.

When else might you need a taxi in La Plagne?

Airport and station transfers are only part of it.

Living here year-round, there are plenty of other situations where you might suddenly need a taxi.

Getting between La Plagne villages

La Plagne is not one single village.

If you’re staying in Belle Plagne but have dinner booked in Plagne Centre, or you’re meeting friends in a different village after the buses have stopped, a taxi may be the only practical option.

These short journeys can still be expensive, so always ask for an indicative price when booking.

Early morning or late-night journeys

Public transport becomes much more limited outside normal daytime hours.

If you have an early train, late arrival, restaurant booking or event, book your taxi in advance.

Doctor and medical centre appointments

Unfortunately, taxis become particularly useful when somebody gets injured or ill.

The main altitude medical centres are in Plagne Centre and Bellecôte.

Depending on the problem, you may then need onward transport down the valley for further treatment.

Your doctor or medical centre can often help organise the appropriate transport.

Hospital trips

If you are referred to hospital after seeing a doctor in resort, you may need to travel down the mountain.

Depending on your condition, this could be by taxi, medical transport or ambulance.

Do not automatically order a normal taxi if the doctor tells you that medical transport is required.

Will travel insurance cover a medical taxi?

Often, yes, but never assume.

Many ski and travel insurance policies include necessary transport connected with an insured injury or illness, but the exact rules vary between policies.

If you are advised to take a taxi or other transport to a doctor, hospital or medical facility:

keep every receipt
ask for an invoice if possible
keep any paperwork from the doctor or medical centre
contact your insurer as soon as practical
check whether the insurer needs to approve onward transport

If the journey is medically necessary, the paperwork matters just as much as the taxi itself.

Expected Prices for La Plagne Taxis

It’s a key question: how much will a La Plagne taxi cost you? Of course, prices vary depending on how many people are travelling, your village and the time of day. But here’s a good example of some of the prices you can expect to see.

Do you need to pre-book taxis in La Plagne?

Yes, whenever you can.

This is particularly important:

on Saturdays
during Christmas and New Year
during February school holidays
for airport journeys
for train arrivals
early in the morning
late at night
if you need child seats
if you have lots of luggage or skis
if you need a larger vehicle

A ski resort does not have an unlimited supply of taxis.

The busiest operators can be booked up well in advance.

What information should you give when booking?

Have the following ready:

exact pick-up point
exact destination
date
required collection time
number of adults
number and ages of children
whether you need child seats
number of suitcases
skis or snowboards
pushchairs or oversized luggage
flight or train number if relevant
your mobile number
any reader discount code

Also tell them which La Plagne village you mean.

“Hotel in La Plagne” is not enough when the resort is spread across multiple villages.

Taxi or bus from the train station?

My simple rule would be:

Choose	When it makes sense
Public bus	Cheapest option and timetable works
Taxi	Family, luggage, awkward arrival time or door-to-door convenience
Private transfer	Larger group or you want everything booked in advance

If the public bus matches your train, it’s absolutely worth considering.

If it doesn’t, pre-book a taxi rather than waiting around in the valley hoping something becomes available.

My advice

Save more than one local taxi number before your holiday.

For most journeys, I’d start with JB Taxi because they are local, flexible and can handle such a wide range of bookings.

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For airport transfers, I’d also compare Alpine Fleet, particularly if a shared transfer works for your arrival time.

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And if you’re arriving by train, always compare the taxi price with the Altibus public bus before you book. The S71 service from Aime can be a very economical way to get up the mountain when the timetable works.