A new package from Travelski highlights just how rail accessible some of the most popular resorts have become. Starting this December, the Travelski Night Express, a direct overnight train from Paris to the French Alps, will make mountain property even more appealing.
While the new package includes accommodation, and so won’t lead to more rentals of your ski property, the attention the Night Express could garner allows you to lean into the experience with your own listings. For anyone unable to secure one of the limited Night Express tickets, they can use services like Eurostar Snow to recreate the experience themselves.
Train travel makes it easier for families to reach the Alps
Opening the door to more flexible rail travel
While the Travelski Night Express offers a fully packaged experience – train, transfers, accommodation, lift passes, and optional equipment hire – it may also prompt more travellers to consider train travel as a preferred way to reach the Alps. In doing so, it could shine a spotlight on other rail options, such as the Eurostar Snow service from London.
Unlike the Travelski Night Express, Eurostar Snow is a travel-only option. It connects London St Pancras to Bourg-Saint-Maurice via Lille Europe, with stops in Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers, Aime-la-Plagne and more. For those who prefer to book their own accommodation or already own a property in the region, Eurostar Snow offers flexibility without the bundled extras.
The Eurostar journey takes around eight hours outbound, with coaches available at Bourg-Saint-Maurice to reach resorts like Val Thorens, Courchevel, Tignes, Méribel, and Val d’Isère. Return trips take slightly longer, with passport and security checks completed in Lille. Passengers benefit from onboard wifi, plug sockets, luggage space for skis, and no liquid restrictions – an advantage over air travel for those bringing gear or personal items.
For buyers considering Alpine property as a long-term investment, these two services reflect a growing shift toward train-based access to ski resorts. As demand for lower-emission travel grows, the increased visibility of these rail options may expand the audience of potential renters and second-home users who view train travel not just as an alternative, but as the default way to reach the mountains.
More and more of the resorts in the Alps are connected by rail
From city lights to snowy peaks – overnight
The sell of taking the train to the Alps is clear: No more battling motorway traffic or early-morning airport queues. The Travelski Night Express and Eurostar Snow lets you board in London and Paris on Friday evening, sleep comfortably overnight, and wake up on Saturday morning just minutes from your resort. For Night Express packages, the trip is locked to a Saturday to Saturday stay but with Eurostar Snow, you can be more flexible with your travel.
As Travelski puts it: “Fall asleep in the city and wake up facing the snow-covered Alps, already in holiday mode.”
The package includes everything guests need for a week in the mountains:
- Return sleeper train tickets
- Transfers to your chosen resort
- Accommodation
- Ski passes
- Optional equipment hire
This turnkey format is extremely appealing for holidayers and it’s something you would be wise to emulate for guests where possible. Make it an easy, self-contained ski experience from departure to descent.
Travelling by train removes many of the frustrations of reaching your ski property
Access to top resorts in the Tarentaise Valley
The wide set of destinations for the Night Express shows just how accessible some of the top resorts have become. The train will get passengers to:
- Courchevel
- Méribel
- Val Thorens
- Les Menuires
- Les Arcs
- La Plagne
- Tignes
- Val d’Isère
All are located in the Tarentaise Valley, a region known for its high altitude, world-class skiing, and strong appeal to international buyers. Additional stops at Aime and Moutiers connect to nearby villages and developments.
Designed for today’s skier – and tomorrow’s owner
Travelski highlights the train’s eco-conscious benefits, calling it a “more responsible choice” that lets travellers “reduce their carbon footprint and help protect the mountains.” For property buyers, this sustainability angle aligns with growing demand for green travel and low-impact holiday experiences. So, if you’re renting in the area, this may be good language to adopt.
It would be a shame to only enjoy Chamonix’s beautiful mountains in winter
As train services like the Travelski Night Express and Eurostar Snow gain visibility, they are helping to redefine what makes a ski property desirable. Easy, car-free access is no longer a bonus – it’s becoming an expectation for today’s holidaymakers. For homeowners, this shift presents a clear opportunity.
Rail-connected resorts offer convenience, year-round rental appeal and stronger resale potential. They tap into the growing demand for sustainable travel, flexible weekend escapes, and stress-free holidays – all of which contribute to higher occupancy and long-term value.
Whether you’re enjoying your property with family or welcoming paying guests, fast and reliable train access puts the mountains within easier reach – and keeps your investment on the right track.
