There are 5 ways to get from Modane to Chamonix by train, bus, car, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)
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 Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
4h 50m€32–56Drive 153.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Modane to Chamonixcar 153.2 km
1h 53m€24–34Train, bus via Annecy
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
5h 27m€28–126Bus
- Take the bus from Modane to Montmélianbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blancbus Autocar
5h 33m€32–44Train
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain Ter
7h 15m€48–137
Modane to Chamonix by train and bus
Questions & Answers
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-Mont-Blanc via Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Modane and Chamonix is 197 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 50m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Chamonix is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Modane, France and Chamonix, France?
You can take a bus from Modane to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Montmélian in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Modane to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 7h 15m.
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 Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €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 Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12
- 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 Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–12
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
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
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Montmélian to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Modane to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Modane to Chamonix bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Montmélian station.
Modane to Chamonix train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux 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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