The average train between Cardiff and Modane takes 13h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Modane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cardiff and Modane. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Modane at 4:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Modane. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Modane station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
Cardiff to Modane train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Modane train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Modane station.
Book your Cardiff to Modane train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Modane is 1,007.2 km. The road distance is 1,308 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Modane via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 56m.