What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Modane?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Modane is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Modane?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Modane is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 8h 5m and costs €140 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Modane?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Modane. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Modane via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Modane?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Modane. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Modane via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Calais to Modane?

The distance between Calais and Modane is 937 km. The road distance is 913.3 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Modane without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Modane without a car is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 8h 5m and costs €140 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Modane?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Calais to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Modane bus from?

Calais to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Modane train from?

Calais to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Modane?

The best way to get from Calais to Modane is to train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 8h 5m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the Calais to Modane bus arrive?

Calais to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Calais to Modane train arrive?

Calais to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Modane is 913 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Calais to Modane.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Modane?

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Where can I stay near Modane?

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Calais to Modane - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Calais to Modane by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to ModaneTgv
8h 5m
€144–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris700
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Chambéry729
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
14h 38m
€70–122
Drive 913.3 km
1. Drive from Calais to Modane913.3 km
8h 48m
€142–204
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
8h 31m
€135–374
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
8h 57m
€183–414
Train #2
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to ModaneTgv
9h 8m
€132–272
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)CDG - TRN
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
9h 36m
€133–423
Train, train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)CRL - TRN
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
10h 42m
€91–297
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
5. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
11h 42m
€112–330
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)CDG - GVA
4. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
5. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
11h 22m
€158–455

Calais to Modane by train and subway

2Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

€144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 937 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Modane, France?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Modane via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Modane via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Chambéry, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 14h 38m.

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