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 81 km from Tignes. The shortest flight to Tignes from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h 25m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Tignes to Montpellier takes 1h 27m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Tignes is to pick up a car hire from Lyon, which is about 164 km from Tignes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Rentscape, 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 201 km and will cost you around $30. From Geneva, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 217 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.
Airlines serving Tignes
Where to stay in Tignes
Average rates range from around $231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $458 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 $3.40 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 $40.75 and $54.33. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tignes, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.