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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.

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When to visit Tignes

Tignes in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tignes in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7219
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 India departs from Hyderabad and takes around 26h 50m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Tignes to Marseille takes 1h 25m and costs around ₹ 1,618 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about ₹ 1,618 for a 1h 43m 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 Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Tignes takes 121 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,788. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,703 for a journey of 185 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 India departs from Hyderabad and takes around 26h 50m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Tignes to Marseille takes 1h 25m and costs around ₹ 1,618 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about ₹ 1,618 for a 1h 43m 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 Ok Mobility, among others, in Nice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Tignes takes 121 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,788. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about ₹ 1,703 for a journey of 185 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 (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tignes

Average rates range from around ₹ 13,323 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 34,694 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

Most booked hotels in Tignes

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Hotel Avenue Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 27,336+
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Hôtel les Campanules by Les Etincelles
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 22,397+
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Hotel Tsanteleina
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 33,808+
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Langley Hotel Tignes 2100
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,497+
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Hôtel Village Montana by Les Etincelles
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,348+
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Résidence Pierre & Vacances La Daille
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 4,684+
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Hiring a car in Tignes

Expect to pay ₹ 158 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 ₹ 1,901 and ₹ 2,534. The most frequently booked car type in Tignes is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 158 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 ₹ 1,901 and ₹ 2,534. The most frequently booked car type in Tignes is Compact (Opel Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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