There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Modane by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
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Bus, train via Annecy
best- Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
5h 27m€28–128Drive 154.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Chamonix to Modane154.8 km
1h 54m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
5h 40m€30–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Chambery Challes Les EauxAutocar
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
5h 46m€33–132Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to La Roche-sur-ForonTer
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
7h 28m€42–145
Chamonix to Modane by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Modane is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Modane is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix station to Modane. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Bus Station and arriving at Modane via Annecy - Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Modane. However, there are services departing from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc and arriving at Modane via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, La Roche-sur-Foron, Annecy and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Chamonix and Modane is 248 km. The road distance is 154.8 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Modane without a car is to bus and train via Annecy which takes 5h 27m and costs €28 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Chamonix to Modane, including transfers.
Chamonix to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix - Bus Station.
Chamonix to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Modane is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €150 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Modane, France?
You can take a bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Modane via Annecy - Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Modane via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, La Roche-sur-Foron, Annecy, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 7h 28m.
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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 Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- 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 St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to La Roche-sur-Foron
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–17
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chamonix - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Chamonix - Mont-Blanc to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Chamonix to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Chamonix to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Roche-sur-Foron station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Modane is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Chamonix to Modane.
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