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.

When to visit Tignes

Tignes in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 373
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tignes in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 373
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.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Train.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Tignes using BlaBlaBus or FlixBus. From Paris, the bus ride to Tignes takes 684 km and will cost you around RM 290. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 347 for a journey of 1400 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.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Train.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Tignes using BlaBlaBus or FlixBus. From Paris, the bus ride to Tignes takes 684 km and will cost you around RM 290. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 347 for a journey of 1400 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

Airlines serving Tignes

Lufthansa
Good (7,164 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,840 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,826 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,892 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,530 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,878 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,202 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,138 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,314 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (378 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,888 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Tignes

Average rates range from around RM 740 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,880 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 RM 8.09 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 RM 97.04 and RM 129.38. 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, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.09 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 RM 97.04 and RM 129.38. 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, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.