There are 6 ways to get from Modane to Carcassonne by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)
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- 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 Carcassonnetrain Tgv
7h 43m€98–206Bus via Montpellier
cheapest- Take the bus from Modane to St Martin D'heresbus
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
9h 48m€51–83Drive 571.1 km
- Drive from Modane to Carcassonnecar 571.1 km
5h 18m€88–127Train, fly
- Take the train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
7h 18m€74–262Train via Montpellier
- 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 Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonnetrain Ter
8h 21m€82–236Bus
- Take the bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Narbonne - Croix Sudbus
- Take the bus from Narbonne to Carcassonnebus 718
11h€58–86
Modane to Carcassonne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Carcassonne is to bus via Montpellier which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Carcassonne via Grenoble and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Carcassonne via Montmélian and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Modane and Carcassonne is 594 km. The road distance is 571.1 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €95 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Modane to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Modane to Carcassonne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
Modane to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Carcassonne is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Modane, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Modane to Carcassonne via Montmélian and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Carcassonne via St Martin D'heres, Grenoble, and Montpellier in around 9h 48m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
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 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- Rail 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–75
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €15–22
- Rail 1st Class
- €23–35
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–80
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €26–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €60–85
- 1st Class
- €90–120
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €22–30
- 1st Class
- €40–55
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €40–55
- 1st Class
- €60–80
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €50–70
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Modane to St Martin D'heres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Grenoble to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Narbonne - Croix Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Modane to Carcassonne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at St Martin D'heres station.
Modane to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Carcassonne is 571 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Modane to Carcassonne.
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