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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Modane is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Modane is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €120 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Modane?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Modane. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Modane via Lyon and Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Modane?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Modane. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Modane via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Lens to Modane?

The distance between Lens and Modane is 808 km. The road distance is 825 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Modane without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Lens to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Modane bus from?

Lens to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Modane train from?

Lens to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Lens to Modane?

The best way to get from Lens to Modane is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 52m.

Where does the Lens to Modane bus arrive?

Lens to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Lens to Modane train arrive?

Lens to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Modane station.

Can I drive from Lens to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Modane is 825 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Lens to Modane.

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

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Where can I stay near Modane?

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Lens to Modane - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lens 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Arras to ModaneTgv
7h 27m
€125–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Grenoble766 / ...
3. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modane
13h 52m
€71–112
Drive 825 km
1. Drive from Lens to Modane825 km
8h 3m
€128–184
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
7h 44m
€115–365
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les EauxThalys
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
8h 19m
€171–408
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)CDG - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
8h 49m
€113–414
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)CRL - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
10h 4m
€79–291
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
11h 4m
€100–324
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)CDG - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
10h 35m
€138–446

Lens to Modane by train (TGV)

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7h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 807.6 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Modane, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Arras to Modane once a week. Tickets cost €120–210 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Modane via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Grenoble, and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 13h 52m.

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