There are 6 ways to get from Switzerland to Tignes by train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Tignesbus
10h 11m€113–325Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Tignesbus
11h 31m€37–63Train, bus via Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Bourg St Mauricetrain Ter
10h 28m€120–346Drive 373.8 km
- Drive from Zurich to Tignescar 373.8 km
5h 1m€66–95Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
8h 24m€147–358Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Landrytrain Ter
10h 34m€171–431
Switzerland to Tignes by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Tignes is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Tignes is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Tignes. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Tignes via Geneva - Bus Station and Chambéry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Tignes. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Landry via Zürich HB, Genève, Bellegarde, Culoz and Aix Les Bains Le Revard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Switzerland and Tignes is 524 km. The road distance is 373.8 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Tignes without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 11m and costs €110 - €330.
It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Switzerland to Tignes, including transfers.
Switzerland to Tignes bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Switzerland to Tignes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Tignes is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs €170 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 31m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Tignes, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Tignes via Zürich HB, Genève, Bellegarde, Culoz, Aix Les Bains Le Revard, and Landry in around 10h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Tignes via Zürich HB, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Geneva - Bus Station, and Chambéry in around 11h 31m.
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–290
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–290
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–290
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–280
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Switzerland to Tignes bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Switzerland to Tignes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Tignes is 374 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Switzerland to Tignes.
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