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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Modane is to bus and train which costs €85 - €150 and takes 20h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Modane is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs €95 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Modane?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Modane. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Modane via The Hague, Rotterdam Central Station, Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Modane?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Modane. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Modane via Rotterdam Centraal and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Leiden to Modane?

The distance between Leiden and Modane is 1077 km. The road distance is 1001.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Modane without a car is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs €200 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Leiden to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Modane bus from?

Leiden to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Modane train from?

Leiden to Modane train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Modane?

The best way to get from Leiden to Modane is to train which takes 9h 39m and costs €200 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 21h 44m.

Where does the Leiden to Modane bus arrive?

Leiden to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport station.

Where does the Leiden to Modane train arrive?

Leiden to Modane train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Modane is 1002 km. It takes approximately 11h 13m to drive from Leiden to Modane.

Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 6442+ hotels available in Modane.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Leiden to Modane by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Chambery Challes Les EauxThalys
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
9h 39m
€208–469
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)AMS - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modane
7h 33m
€77–253
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Moutiers
2. Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Saint-Pierre-d'AlbignyTer
3. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny to ModaneTer
20h 26m
€89–145
Drive 1,001.9 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Modane1,001.9 km
11h 13m
€179–258
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)AMS - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
7h 20m
€102–289
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to ChambéryEurostar
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
9h 41m
€158–589
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Grenoble776
3. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modane
21h 44m
€104–168
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)AMS - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
7h 15m
€95–358
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AMS - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
9h 1m
€100–340
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)AMS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modane
8h 20m
€79–254

Leiden to Modane by train

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9h 39mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,076.8 km
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Modane, France?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Modane via Rotterdam Centraal and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Modane via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, Rotterdam Central Station, Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Grenoble, and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 21h 44m.

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