There are 6 ways to get from Modane to Chamonix by train, bus, car, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus 779
4h 34m€21–47Train, bus via Annecy
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Annecytrain K21
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
5h 8m€32–74Drive 153.2 km
- Drive from Modane to Chamonixcar 153.2 km
1h 53m€24–35Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Modane to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
4h 54m€33–56Bus
- Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
5h 6m€29–49Train
- Take the train from Modane to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from Annecy to La Roche-sur-Forontrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
- Take the train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanctrain Ter
7h 13m€45–85
Modane to Chamonix by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Chamonix is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Chamonix is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Chambéry - Bus Station and Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Modane and Chamonix is 219 km. The road distance is 153.2 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Chamonix without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs €21 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Modane to Chamonix, including transfers.
Modane to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
Modane to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Chamonix is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Modane, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Modane to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry - Bus Station, and Annecy - Bus Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Modane to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 7h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to La Roche-sur-Foron
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Aix Les Bains Le Revard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Modane to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Modane to Chamonix train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Aix Les Bains Le Revard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Chamonix is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Modane to Chamonix.
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