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How to get fromLos Angeles to Modaneby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Modane by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)planeLAX - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modanetrain
    18h 57m
    €299–743

  2. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeLAX - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain
    19h 57m
    €246–618

  3. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)planeLAX - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain
    18h 42m
    €247–842

  4. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)planeLAX - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain
    19h 5m
    €254–757

  5. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLAX - GVA
    2. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
    20h 38m
    €342–774

  6. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeLAX - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
    3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain
    21h 2m
    €299–538

  7. Fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)planeLAX - CFE
    2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain
    23h 23m
    €494–1,651

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€233Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Modane, France?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Modane. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), walk to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, then take the train to Modane. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN), walk to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselle, take the train to Torino Porta Susa, then take the train to Modane.

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