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

The cheapest way to get from Modane to Calais is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modane to Calais is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 7h 20m and costs €150 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Modane and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Calais. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Calais via Chambéry and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Modane and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Modane to Calais. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Calais Ville via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Modane to Calais?

The distance between Modane and Calais is 943 km. The road distance is 915 km.

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

The best way to get from Modane to Calais without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 7h 20m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Modane to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modane to Calais bus from?

Modane to Calais bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.

Where do I catch the Modane to Calais train from?

Modane to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Modane station.

Train or bus from Modane to Calais?

The best way to get from Modane to Calais is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 7h 20m and costs €150 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Modane to Calais bus arrive?

Modane to Calais bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Where does the Modane to Calais train arrive?

Modane to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Modane to Calais?

Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Calais is 915 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Modane to Calais.

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

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Modane to Calais - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Modane to Calais by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (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 via Lagny-sur-Marne
best
1. Take the train from Modane to Marne La Vallee ChessyTgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Lille EuropeTgv
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais VilleTer
7h 20m
€152–343
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)729
3. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
14h 40m
€70–124
Drive 915 km
1. Drive from Modane to Calais915 km
8h 42m
€141–204
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susa
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)TRN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
8h 56m
€133–494
Train
1. Take the train from Modane to Lille FlandresTgv
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
8h 47m
€151–255
Train #2
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lille Europe
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais VilleTer
9h 8m
€178–428
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susa
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)TRN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
10h 10m
€108–374
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
11h 10m
€121–362
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europe
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
10h 33m
€162–512

Modane to Calais by train

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7h 20mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 942.7 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Modane to Calais Ville via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Lille Europe in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Calais via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 14h 40m.

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