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DE Travelling to Tignes can be an exciting part of your adventure. There are several easy and convenient options that are available to suit your travel preferences.
Flying to Tignes
Here are some airports conveniently located near Tignes, perfect for planning your travel:
- Chambery Airport (CMF) – 1h55 (142km)
- Lyon Airport (LYS) – 2h35 (220km)
- Grenoble Airport (GNB) – 2h35 (215km)
- Geneva Airport (GVA) – 2h55 (178km)
Tignes Transfers
If you’re arriving by air, you’ll likely fly into either Geneva, Lyon, or Grenoble. Consider these transfer companies that provide services to Tignes, either privately or sometimes shared:
- AlpyBus Transfers (Geneva & Lyon Airport only)
- Mountain Drop-offs (Geneva & Lyon Airport only)
- Ski Lifts Transfers (All Airports)
- BensBus (Geneva, Lyon & Grenoble Airport) (Shared Transfer only)
The most suitable option will depend on the availability of service from the arrival airport and personal preference for shared or private transfers.
Private Transfers: Private transfers to Tignes offer more flexibility in pick-up location and time and may enable more luggage. However, this is never usually problematic. Private transfers are typically more expensive, but this is highly dependent on the number of travellers within your group.
Shared Transfers: Shared transfers to Tignes offer less in terms of pick-up time, they’re however typically more affordable than Private transfers. It is worth considering the amount of travellers within your group. It usually makes sense to opt for a private transfer if the number of individuals travelling within the same group exceeds 5. This will vary on route and transfer company. It is also worth checking on the return policy for the given transfer company as shared transfers may have collection points rather than at your residence.
Tignes by Car
The drive from Calais to Tignes spans 995 kilometres and usually takes about 10 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. One of the benefits of driving is the freedom from luggage restrictions, along with the potential for an extra day of skiing during a week-long holiday. However, be mindful that motorway tolls can accumulate significantly, so it’s important to factor these costs into your travel plans as combined with fuel expenses, often become quite costly.
It is worth being mindful that French motorway tolls can accumulate significantly and will cost approximately £80 from Calais to Peisey Vallandry, so it’s important to factor these costs into your travel plans. According to Rometorio, a one-way trip from Calais to Tignes will cost £137 to £198 in fuel alone, depending on driving factors. When combined with toll expenses and vehicle mileage, this option can be quite costly.
Tignes by Train
Taking the train to Tignes is a superb alternative option for those travelling from London.
The Trains run outbound every Saturday from 21 December 2024 to 1 March 2025.
The Trains return from the Alps every Sunday morning from 29 December 2024 to 2 March 2025.
From London, the train reaches Lille Europe station after a 1 hour and 26 minute journey. After a change at Lille Europe, the train proceeds south towards Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-Les-Bains, and Aime-la-Plagne, finally arriving at Bourg-Saint-Maurice 6 hours and 27 minutes after leaving Lille.
As with most trains, there will only be a brief stop at the platform, so be sure to be ready for when the train reaches your station. The train tickets include free Wi-Fi and seat-side charging ports to make your journey as comfortable as possible.
Travellers’ passports will be checked before boarding in London on the outbound journey and before boarding in Lille for the return leg of the journey.
The closest train station to Tignes is Bourg Saint Maurice (The last station). From Bourg Saint Maurice station, a taxi will take approximately 30 minutes and will cost in the region of £50 to £65. This price will likely vary heavily depending on seasonal demand. It will be worth booking this taxi well in advance to ensure that you receive the best possible fare.
The London to Bourg Saint Maurice train tickets cost approximately £120 one way and are limited in availability due to the single train each week, so be sure to book well in advance.
