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How to get fromBesançon to Modaneby train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Besançon to Modane by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Amberieu En Bugeytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    5h 47m
    €57–111

  2. Bus via Lyon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Besançon to Lyonbus bus 720
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus
    7h 46m
    €39–68

  3. Drive  321.7 km

    1. Drive from Besançon to Modanecar car 321.7 km
    4h 30m
    €52–74

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Besançon to Grenoblebus bus 720
    2. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus bus Autocar
    9h 25m
    €52–77

Besançon to Modane by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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 47m. 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 7h 46m.

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