There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Modane by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain Fr
2h 37m€24–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus Autocar
4h 8m€23–38Drive 198.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Modanecar 198.9 km
2h€32–46
Lyon to Modane by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Modane is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Modane is to drive which takes 2h and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Modane. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Modane via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Modane. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Lyon and Modane is 205 km. The road distance is 198.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Modane without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €24 - €60.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Lyon to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Modane train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Modane is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €24 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Modane, France?
Trenitalia operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Modane via Chambéry - Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Lyon to Modane train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Modane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Modane is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Lyon to Modane.
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