There are 4 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Modane by train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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 Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
6h 2m€62–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Jean-de-Mauriennebus 726
6h 9m€29–52Drive 360.3 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Modanecar 360.3 km
3h 44m€57–82Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus 799 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Chambérybus 729 / ...
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus
7h 6m€37–66
Clermont-Ferrand to Modane by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Modane is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Modane is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Modane. However, there are services departing from Clermont-Ferrand and arriving at Modane via Lyon and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Clermont-Ferrand to Modane. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Modane via Lyon Part Dieu and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Modane is 423 km. The road distance is 360.3 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Modane without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Modane, including transfers.
Clermont-Ferrand to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Modane is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Modane, France?
You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Modane via Lyon Part Dieu and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne 6 times a week. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Lyon to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Clermont-Ferrand to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Modane is 360 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Modane.
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