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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Modane is to train and fly which costs €60 - €270 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Modane is to fly and train which takes 7h 9m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Modane?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Modane. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Modane via Brussel-Zuid and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Leuven to Modane?

The distance between Leuven and Modane is 933 km. The road distance is 845.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Modane without a car is to train via Chambéry which takes 8h 9m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Leuven to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Modane train from?

Leuven to Modane train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Modane?

The best way to get from Leuven to Modane is to train via Chambéry which takes 8h 9m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €190 and takes 17h 58m.

Where does the Leuven to Modane train arrive?

Leuven to Modane train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Chambéry station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Modane is 845 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Leuven to Modane.

Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 6353+ hotels available in Modane.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leuven to Modane by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, 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 via Chambéry
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to ChambéryEurostar
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
8h 9m
€134–517
Fly Brussels Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)BRU - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modane
7h 17m
€60–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Val ThorensSki74
17h 58m
€133–188
Drive 845.3 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Modane845.3 km
9h 20m
€131–190
Fly Brussels Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
7h 9m
€85–275
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Chambery Challes Les EauxThalys
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
8h 23m
€144–387
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurus
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
8h 8m
€64–267
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
8h 45m
€83–256
Fly Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)BRU - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modane
8h 4m
€87–270

Leuven to Modane by train

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8h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 933 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Modane, France?

You can take a train from Louvain to Modane via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Chambéry, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Val Thorens 3 times a week. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 14h 25m.

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