There are 4 ways to get from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère by train, bus, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Grenoble to Montmelian
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Take the train from Montmélian to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Grenoble to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
2 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Grenoble-Gare-Routière to Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bai
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Take the bus from Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bai to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Drive
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Drive from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère
Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère by train
The train journey time between Grenoble and Tignes – Val d'Isère is around 3h 18m and covers a distance of around 142 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by SNCF and Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), the Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère train service departs from Grenoble and arrives in Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Typically 56 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct bus from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère. However, there are services departing from Grenoble-Gare-Routière and arriving at Bourg-Saint-Maurice via Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Bourg-Saint-Maurice via Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Grenoble and Tignes – Val d'Isère is 96 km. The road distance is 134.3 km.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère, including transfers.
Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère bus services, operated by Swiss PostAuto, depart from Grenoble-Gare-Routière station.
Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Grenoble station.
The best way to get from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 3h 25m.
- Distance: 95.9 km
- Duration: 3h 18m
What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Tignes – Val d'Isère, France?
You can take a train from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère via Montmelian and Montmélian in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère via Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bai in around 3h 25m.
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Grenoble to Montmelian
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €15 - €22
Train from Montmelian to Bourg St Maurice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €18
- Rail 1st Class
- €19 - €29
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Grenoble to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Montmélian to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Grenoble-Gare-Routière to Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
Bus from Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bai to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Grenoble to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère bus services, operated by Swiss PostAuto, arrive at Bourg-Saint-Maurice station.
Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Bourg-Saint-Maurice station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Grenoble to Tignes – Val d'Isère.
There are 470+ hotels available in Tignes – Val d'Isère. Prices start at €87 per night.