There are 7 ways to get from Montpellier to Tignes by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Landrytrain Ter
6h 23m€108–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tignes - Val Claretbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 40m€40–86Drive 458.2 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Tignescar 458.2 km
4h 48m€71–102Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Tignes Le Lac
8h 22m€162–394Train, bus
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Tignesbus
7h 31m€63–166Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MPL - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
10h 36m€212–387Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Montpellier to Lyon Part Dieutrain Trn
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Tignes Le Lac
7h 2m€126–198
Montpellier to Tignes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Tignes is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Tignes is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Tignes. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Tignes - Val Claret via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Tignes. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Landry via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Montpellier and Tignes is 472 km. The road distance is 458.2 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Tignes without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €100 - €210.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Montpellier to Tignes, including transfers.
Montpellier to Tignes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Montpellier to Tignes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Tignes is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Tignes, France?
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Tignes via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Montmélian, and Landry in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Tignes - Val Claret via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–430
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–430
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €130–320
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Landry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Montpellier to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tignes - Val Claret
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tignes - Val Claret
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry to Tignes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Shuttle from Lyon Airport to Tignes Le Lac
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Genève Airport to Tignes Le Lac
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–65
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
Shuttle from Lyon Airport to Tignes Le Lac
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- BensBus Airport Ski Transfers
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More Questions & Answers
Montpellier to Tignes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Montpellier to Tignes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Tignes is 458 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Montpellier to Tignes.
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