There are 3 ways to get from Besançon to Modane by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
- Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
5h 44m€57–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Besançon to Lyonbus 720
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus
9h 19m€43–69Drive 321.7 km
- Drive from Besançon to Modanecar 321.7 km
4h 30m€52–75
Besançon to Modane by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Modane is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Modane is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Modane. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Modane via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Modane. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Modane via Amberieu En Bugey, Aix Les Bains Le Revard and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Besançon and Modane is 369 km. The road distance is 321.7 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Modane without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Besançon to Modane, including transfers.
Besançon to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.
Besançon to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
The best way to get from Besançon to Modane is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Besançon, France and Modane, France?
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Modane via Amberieu En Bugey, Aix Les Bains Le Revard, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Modane via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 9h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Besancon Viotte to Amberieu En Bugey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Amberieu En Bugey to Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Besançon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Besançon to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Besançon to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amberieu En Bugey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Modane is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Besançon to Modane.
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