What is the cheapest way to get from Tignes to Glacier Express?

The cheapest way to get from Tignes to Glacier Express is to drive and bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 13h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tignes to Glacier Express?

The fastest way to get from Tignes to Glacier Express is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct train between Tignes and Glacier Express?

No, there is no direct train from Tignes to Glacier Express. However, there are services departing from Bourg St Maurice and arriving at Preda via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Genève, Zürich HB and Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Tignes to Glacier Express?

The distance between Tignes and Glacier Express is 545 km. The road distance is 413.5 km.

How do I travel from Tignes to Glacier Express without a car?

The best way to get from Tignes to Glacier Express without a car is to train which takes 13h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tignes to Glacier Express?

It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Tignes to Glacier Express, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tignes to Glacier Express train from?

Tignes to Glacier Express train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bourg St Maurice station.

Where does the Tignes to Glacier Express train arrive?

Tignes to Glacier Express train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Tignes to Glacier Express?

Yes, the driving distance between Tignes to Glacier Express is 413 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Tignes to Glacier Express.

Where can I stay near Glacier Express?

There are 1329+ hotels available in Glacier Express.

Tignes to Glacier Express - 7 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Tignes to Glacier Express by car, train, bus, shuttle, plane, or train (TGV)

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Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Tignes to Modanecar
2. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Tiranotrain Re8
4. Take the train from Tirano to St. Moritztrain Re9 / ...
11h 25m
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Tignes to Runazcar
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Splügenbus
13h 19m
CHF 42–70
Drive 413.5 km
1. Drive from Tignes to Glacier Expresscar 413.5 km
6h 31m
CHF 68–98
Shuttle, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tignes Le Lac to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain
4. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain
10h 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Bourg St Maurice to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
5. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain R38
13h 45m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tignes - Val Claret to Aime - La Plagnebus
2. Take the train from Aime La Plagne to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Churtrain Ic
5. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain R38
14h 19m
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Tignes Le Lac to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain
3. Take the train from Brig to Bergün/Bravuogntrain 906
15h 18m

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Distance: 544.5 km
Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Tignes, France and Glacier Express, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Tignes - Val Claret to Glacier Express via Bourg-Saint-Maurice, Bourg St Maurice, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Genève, Zürich HB, Chur, and Preda in around 13h 45m.

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