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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
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. The shortest flight to Tignes from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 10m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Tignes, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Tignes to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around RM 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about RM 57 for a 1h 39m 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 Budget and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Nice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Clermont-Ferrand, the bus ride to Tignes takes 193 km and will cost you around RM 86. From Geneva, the ticket costs about RM 105 for a journey of 225 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 RM 715 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,342 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 9.65 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 115.75 and RM 154.33. 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, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.