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.
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 20m.
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Tignes. The train journey from Tignes to Marseille takes 1h 28m and costs around S$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chessy, expect to pay about S$ 15 for a 1h 43m 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 Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Nice.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tignes, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From Valence, the bus ride to Tignes takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 8. From Clermont-Ferrand, the ticket costs about S$ 25 for a journey of 201 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 S$ 190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 372 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 S$ 2.78 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 S$ 33.36 and S$ 44.48. 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.