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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Tignes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Tignes
How to Get to Tignes
Plane
Although Tignes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chambéry (CMF), which is located 51 miles from Tignes. The shortest flight to Tignes from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 25h 55m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Tignes to Saint-Étienne takes 0h 46m and costs around $23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 27m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Tignes is to pick up a car hire from Nice, which is about 123 miles from Tignes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, 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 55 miles and will cost you around $8. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 130 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 $224 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $418 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
Most booked hotels in Tignes
Hiring a car in Tignes
Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.10 and $49.47. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tignes, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.