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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 July
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tignes in July
Estimated hotel price
$167
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 48h.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Tignes to Valence takes 1h 12m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tignes is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 197 km from Tignes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Tignes takes 97 km and will cost you around $5. From Valence, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 121 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 48h.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Tignes to Valence takes 1h 12m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Tignes is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 197 km from Tignes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Saint-Étienne, the bus ride to Tignes takes 97 km and will cost you around $5. From Valence, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 121 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 (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,095 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,891 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,817 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,848 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,589 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,672 reviews)
LOT
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Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,311 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,322 reviews)
Ryanair
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Where to stay in Tignes

Average rates range from around $235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $582 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 $3.35 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 $40.14 and $53.52.

Expect to pay $3.35 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 $40.14 and $53.52.

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