The average train between Pau and Modane takes 19h 49m and the fastest train takes 10h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau 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 twice daily between Pau and Modane. The earliest departure is at 12:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Pau is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Modane at 4:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Toulouse Matabiau and take an average of 19h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pau to Modane. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Modane station via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.
Pau to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
Pau to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Modane station.
Book your Pau to Modane train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Pau and Modane is 597.7 km. The road distance is 894 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Modane via Toulouse Matabiau, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Montmélian in around 11h 2m.