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. We recommend you stay at least 7 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 Chambéry (CMF), which is located 82 km from Tignes.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Train.
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 Alamo and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Nice.
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 AED 242. From Brussels, the ticket costs about AED 290 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.
Airlines serving Tignes
Where to stay in Tignes
Average rates range from around AED 619 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,571 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 AED 6.76 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 AED 81.09 and AED 108.12. 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.