Tignes travel guide
Tignes Tourism | Tignes Guide
You're Going to Love Tignes
With a population of 2,385, Tignes is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tignes has to offer.
When to visit Tignes
How to Get to Tignes
Plane
Although Tignes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Annecy – Haute-Savoie – Mont Blanc (NCY), which is located 50 miles from Tignes. The shortest flight to Tignes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 20m.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Tignes. The train journey from Tignes to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $34 for a 1h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Tignes is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 102 miles from Tignes. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Alamo, among others, in Lyon.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Tignes takes 125 miles and will cost you around $29. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Tignes Val Claret, located 0.8 miles from the city centre of Tignes. Tignes La Reculaz is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Tignes
Where to stay in Tignes
Average rates range from around $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $470 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Chalet Monte Bianco and Chalet Eterlou.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tignes
Hiring a car in Tignes
Expect to pay $3.31 per litre in Tignes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $39.71 and $52.95. The most frequently booked car type in Tignes is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.