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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Modane is to train and fly which costs €65 - €270 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Modane is to fly and train which takes 7h 5m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Modane?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Modane. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Modane via Brussel-Zuid and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Modane?

The distance between Mechelen and Modane is 925 km. The road distance is 851.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Modane without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Mechelen to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Modane train from?

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

Train or bus from Mechelen to Modane?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Modane is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €200 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Mechelen to Modane train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mechelen to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Modane is 851 km. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Mechelen to Modane.

Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 6353+ hotels available in Modane.

Mechelen to Modane - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Mechelen to Modane by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to ChambéryEurostar
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
8h 19m
€134–527
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 13m
€60–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Val ThorensSki74
17h 10m
€134–191
Drive 851.2 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Modane851.2 km
9h 33m
€132–191
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 5m
€85–274
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to ModaneTgv
8h 33m
€135–327
Train #2
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 33m
€144–397
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 41m
€83–265
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
€87–269
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Malines to Luttre
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 34m
€66–269

Mechelen to Modane by train

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 924.9 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Malines to Modane via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Chambéry, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 19m. 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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