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Tignes travel guide

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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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tignes has to offer.

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When to visit Tignes

Tignes in April
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tignes in April
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tignes

Plane

Although Tignes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chambéry (CMF), which is located 82 km from Tignes. The shortest flight to Tignes from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 31h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Tignes to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tignes is to pick up a car hire from Avignon, which is about 237 km from Tignes. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Avignon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Tignes takes 209 km and will cost you around $32. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Tignes Val Claret, located 1.3 km from the city centre of Tignes. Tignes La Reculaz is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Tignes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chambéry (CMF), which is located 82 km from Tignes. The shortest flight to Tignes from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 31h 55m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Tignes to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tignes is to pick up a car hire from Avignon, which is about 237 km from Tignes. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Avignon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Tignes takes 209 km and will cost you around $32. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Tignes Val Claret, located 1.3 km from the city centre of Tignes. Tignes La Reculaz is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Tignes

LYSLyon-Saint Exupéry
GNBGrenoble
CMFChambéry

Airlines serving Tignes

Lufthansa
Good (7,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,151 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,866 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,743 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,328 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,148 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tignes

Average rates range from around $247 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $593 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Chalet Monte Bianco and Hôtel Le Taos.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tignes

Hiring a car in Tignes

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.09 and $52.12.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.09 and $52.12.

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