There are 6 ways to get from Cannes to Modane by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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 Lyon
best- Take the train from Cannes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain Fr
7h 35m€78–217Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Turinbus N778 / ...
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain Tgv
8h 42m€22–117Drive 279.1 km
- Drive from Cannes to Modanecar 279.1 km
4h 52m€43–62Fly, bus, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
- Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambérybus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
7h 16m€91–308Train
- Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain C3
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Modanetrain Tgv
9h 7m€55–99Bus
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Turinbus N778 / ...
- Take the bus from Turin to Saint-Jean-de-Mauriennebus 726
10h 23m€38–69
Cannes to Modane by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cannes to Modane is to bus and train which costs €22 - €120 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cannes to Modane is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cannes to Modane. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF Cannes and arriving at Modane via Nice Airport, Turin and St Jean De Maurienne Arvan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cannes to Modane. However, there are services departing from Cannes and arriving at Modane via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Cannes and Modane is 717 km. The road distance is 279.1 km.
The best way to get from Cannes to Modane without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 7h 35m and costs €75 - €220.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Cannes to Modane, including transfers.
Cannes to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Cannes to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Cannes station.
The best way to get from Cannes to Modane is to train via Lyon which takes 7h 35m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 23m.
What companies run services between Cannes, France and Modane, France?
You can take a train from Cannes to Modane via Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF Cannes to Modane via Aeroport Promenade, Nice Airport, Turin, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, and St Jean De Maurienne Arvan in around 10h 23m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Cannes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- 1st Class
- €40–55
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Ventimiglia to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Cannes to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice Airport to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Turin to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Cannes to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.
Cannes to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cannes to Modane is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Cannes to Modane.
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