With a population of 2.385, Tignes is a must-see destination in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
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 India departs from Pune and takes around 15h 50m.
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 ₹ 918 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Marseille, expect to pay about ₹ 918 for a 1h 28m trip.
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 Sixt and Avis, among others, in Nice.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Grenoble, the bus ride to Tignes takes 145 km and will cost you around ₹ 501. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,085 for a journey of 193 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.
Average rates range from around ₹ 11,443 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 22,776 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Chalet Monte Bianco and Chalet Eterlou.
Expect to pay ₹ 170 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 ₹ 2,042 and ₹ 2,723. 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, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.