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How to Get to Tignes: Airports, Shuttles & Train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
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The short answer
Four airports are within about 2.5 hours of Tignes: Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Geneva, Chambéry and Grenoble. Altibus, Ben’s Bus and Alpine Fleet run shuttles from the airports. By rail, go to Bourg-Saint-Maurice and take shuttle line S83 up to Tignes.
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Getting to Tignes: airports and routes
| From | Distance | Getting to the resort | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) | Within about 2.5 h | Shuttles: Altibus, Ben’s Bus, Alpine Fleet | source |
| Geneva (GVA) | Within about 2.5 h | Shuttles: Altibus, Ben’s Bus, Alpine Fleet | source |
| Chambéry (CMF) | Within about 2.5 h | – | source |
| Grenoble (GNB) | Within about 2.5 h | Shuttles: Ben’s Bus, Alpine Fleet | source |
Distances and times are those published by the official source, not live journey estimates.
Train and bus
Each airport connects by train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice station; from there, shuttle line S83 runs up to Tignes. Taxis and ride-hailing need booking in advance.
Car hire
Car hire is available at all four airports. In winter, carry snow equipment and check the road conditions before the final climb.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best airport for Tignes?
Lyon, Geneva, Chambéry and Grenoble are all within about 2.5 hours; Lyon and Geneva have the most flights and airport shuttles.
How do you get from Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Tignes?
Take shuttle bus line S83 from the station, or a pre-booked taxi.
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