Geneva To Tignes is the quickest and easiest way to get from Geneva airport to the world-famous ski resort of Tignes. One of Europe’s highest altitude ski areas and a stone’s throw from Val d’Isere it is famed for its reliably good snow conditions, long winter season and summer glacier skiing too.
Tignes is part of the Paradiski system along with Les Arcs and Val d’Isere and as such is a massive area that can cater for all levels of skiing and snowboarding from beginner to expert. You’ll find plenty of options for those on family ski holidays too with lots of great childcare and kids’ activities to keep them entertained off the slopes.
There are a number of different ways to get to Tignes from the airport but for the most convenience opting for a private transfer is the best option. This means your driver will be waiting for you when you land and can take care of all the transport arrangements. This also gives you the flexibility to be dropped off at your hotel in Tignes or at a bus station depending on your preferences and can save you time waiting for other passengers in a shared transfer.
The journey from Geneva to Tignes will typically take between 3 and 3.5 hours on weekdays depending on traffic and the route your driver takes. During busy periods such as weekends this will rise to around 4 hours.
If you decide to drive yourself you’ll need a car with 4WD and snow tyres or chains at the very least. The road up to Tignes from the motorway isn’t for the faint hearted and can be very tricky in bad weather. You’ll need to be very careful when driving up in the villages too as the locals drive fast and aren’t used to cars with tyres that can slip off on ice.
There are a number of buses that travel from the airport to Tignes. Some of the key bus services are operated by Alpine Fleet, Alpybus and BlaBlaCar. Using Rome2Rio you can find and compare all the various transport options available for your trip from Geneva to Tignes Le Lac and make your reservation with confidence. This site will show you up to date schedules and routes for your journey as well as providing a price estimate and booking information. You can also book your trip directly with the operators, many of which offer a quick and easy online booking service.