Traveling to Tignes by Plane
Does your trip require you to fly? Find all the essential information for your trip below.
Takeoff is imminent
Located near Tignes, 4 international airports allow you to reach the resort in less than 02:30:
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) : Europe, Réunion, the Caribbean, China, Israel, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Russia
- Geneva Airport (GVA) : Europe, China, Israel, the United States, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, Russia
- Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport (CMF) : London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Rotterdam
- Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB) : London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Warsaw, Rotterdam
If you’re flying to Tignes, please be aware that you’ll need to use at least one other mode of transportation to complete your journey.
The second part of the trip
Combining Air, Train, and Bus Travel
From your arrival airport, head to the train station to combine and optimize your flight, train, and bus trip.
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS): The nearest train station is located right inside the Lyon airport.
- Geneva Airport (GVA): The nearest train station is located right inside the Geneva Airport.
- Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport (CMF): The nearest train station is located about 10 km from Chambéry Airport.
- Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB): The nearest train station is located about 45 km from Grenoble Airport.
From your arrival airport, book your ride to the Bourg-Saint-Maurice train station, the last station in the Tarentaise Valley. Finally, you’ll need to arrange the last leg of your trip:
- Either by shuttle bus from the Bourg-Saint-Maurice train station (line S83)
- Either by booking a transport service for one or more persons (taxi or ride-hailing service)
Hire a passenger transport service per person
Whether you choose a taxi or a private car service, opt for private transportation to reach Tignes with complete peace of mind. Book your driver in advance—he’ll be waiting for you when your flight arrives. Once you’re comfortably seated, let him take you to your final destination.
Transport companies based in Tignes
Take a shuttle
Take the shuttle service from your arrival airport to Tignes, which is available at the airports.
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Geneva Airport (GVA)
- Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport (CMF)
- Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB)
Transportation services from the airports
Altibus: shuttle service from the Lyon and Geneva airports.
Ben’s Bus: shuttle service from the airports in Lyon, Geneva, and Grenoble.
Alpine Fleet: shuttle service from the airports in Lyon, Geneva, and Grenoble.
Rent a Car
You can also complete the rest of your trip from your arrival airport to Tignes by renting a car.
- Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS): Car Rental
- Geneva Airport (GVA): Car Rental
- Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport (CMF): Car Rental
- Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB): Car Rental
