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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Modane is to bus and train which costs €18 - €55 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Modane is to drive which takes 2h and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Modane?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Modane. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Modane via Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Modane?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Modane. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Lyon to Modane?

The distance between Lyon and Modane is 205 km. The road distance is 198.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Modane without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €26 - €75.

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

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Modane bus from?

Lyon to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Modane train from?

Lyon to Modane train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Modane?

The best way to get from Lyon to Modane is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €26 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Lyon to Modane bus arrive?

Lyon to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.

Where does the Lyon to Modane train arrive?

Lyon to Modane train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Modane station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Modane is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Lyon to Modane.

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

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Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 6320+ hotels available in Modane.

Lyon to Modane - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Modane by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain Fr
2h 37m
€26–75
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
3h 58m
€18–51
Drive 198.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Modanecar 198.9 km
2h
€31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Grenoblebus S1777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus Autocar
4h 35m
€31–47

Lyon to Modane by train

27Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.8 km
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Modane, France?

Trenitalia operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane twice daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Modane via Grenoble and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 4h 35m.

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