There are 5 ways to get from Les Houches to Modane by bus, train, car, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)
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Bus, train via Sallanches
best- Take the bus from Sallanches to Chambérybus 779
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
6h 3m€21–54Bus
- Take the bus from Sallanches to Chambérybus 779
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus Autocar
6h 4m€28–43Drive 147.7 km
- Drive from Les Houches to Modanecar 147.7 km
1h 49m€23–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
6h 9m€37–74Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
6h 41m€37–88
Les Houches to Modane by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Les Houches to Modane is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Les Houches to Modane is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Les Houches to Modane. However, there are services departing from Mairie and arriving at Modane via Sallanches and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Les Houches to Modane. However, there are services departing from Les Houches and arriving at Modane via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Les Houches and Modane is 212 km. The road distance is 147.7 km.
The best way to get from Les Houches to Modane without a car is to bus and train via Sallanches which takes 6h 3m and costs €20 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Les Houches to Modane, including transfers.
Les Houches to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sallanches station.
Les Houches 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 Les Houches to Modane is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Les Houches, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Modane, France?
You can take a bus from Mairie to Modane via Sallanches, Chambéry, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Les Houches to Modane via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 6h 41m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- 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 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sallanches to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Les Houches to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry station.
Les Houches to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Les Houches to Modane is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Les Houches to Modane.
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