There are 6 ways to get from Modane to Cannes by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
best- Take the train from Modane to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Cannestrain Tgv
8h 38m€98–228Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Turinbus 726
- Take the bus from Turin to Nice Airportbus N778 / ...
9h 46m€35–72Drive 277 km
- Drive from Modane to Cannescar 277 km
4h 53m€43–62Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LYS - NCE
6h 9m€120–300Train
- Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Tgv
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Cannestrain C3
9h 3m€64–119Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
8h 14m€76–230
Modane to Cannes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Cannes is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Cannes is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Gare SNCF Cannes via Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Turin and Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Cannes via Montmélian and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Modane and Cannes is 642 km. The road distance is 277 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Cannes without a car is to train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence which takes 8h 38m and costs €95 - €230.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Modane to Cannes, including transfers.
Modane to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne station.
Modane to Cannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Cannes is to train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence which takes 8h 38m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Modane, France and Cannes, France?
You can take a train from Modane to Cannes via Montmélian and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Gare SNCF Cannes via St Jean De Maurienne Arvan, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Turin, and Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–220
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Modane to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–100
- Rail 1st Class
- €100–150
Train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Ventimiglia to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Modane to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Turin to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Modane to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.
Modane to Cannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Cannes is 277 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Modane to Cannes.
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