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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Modane is to bus via Genoa which costs €60 - €130 and takes 16h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Modane is to fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs €120 - €290.

How far is it from Lyon to Modane?

The distance between Lyon and Modane is 830 km. The road distance is 724.7 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 9h 22m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Lyon to Modane, including transfers.

Train or bus from Lyon to Modane?

The best way to get from Lyon to Modane is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €130 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 11h 45m.

Can I drive from Lyon to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Modane is 725 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Lyon to Modane.

Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 2222+ hotels available in Modane.

Lyon to Modane - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Modane by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Montevarchi-Terran.Re
9h 22m
€135–277
Bus via Genoa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Genoa Piazza della Vittoria to Siena Central Train StationItabus
16h 44m
€62–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Siena516
11h 45m
€79–145
Drive 724.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Modane724.7 km
7h 58m
€113–163
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)LYS - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Montevarchi-Terran.
6h 10m
€126–289
Train via Turin
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta SusaFr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.Fr
10h 21m
€123–293
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)LYS - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Montevarchi-Terran.
6h 59m
€137–366
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)GVA - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Montevarchi-Terran.
9h 50m
€155–418

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) flights

13Weekly Planes

2h 48mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 829.5 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane via Milano Centrale, Firenze S.M.N., and Montevarchi-Terran. in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Siena 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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