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

The cheapest way to get from Modane to Lens is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modane to Lens is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €120 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Modane and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Lens. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Lens via Grenoble and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Modane and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Modane to Lens. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Lens via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Modane to Lens?

The distance between Modane and Lens is 808 km. The road distance is 826 km.

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

The best way to get from Modane to Lens without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Modane to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modane to Lens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Modane to Lens train from?

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

Train or bus from Modane to Lens?

The best way to get from Modane to Lens is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Modane to Lens bus arrive?

Modane to Lens bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Grenoble Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Modane to Lens train arrive?

Modane to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.

Can I drive from Modane to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Lens is 826 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Modane to Lens.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 406+ hotels available in Lens.

Modane to Lens - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Modane to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Modane to ArrasTgv
6h 45m
€127–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routiere
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyon766 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Lens
14h 27m
€72–114
Drive 826 km
1. Drive from Modane to Lens826 km
7h 57m
€128–185
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, 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 train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandres
9h 28m
€75–288
Train via Chambéry
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Lille EuropeThalys
7h 38m
€167–413
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 Arras
8h 35m
€112–414
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
10h 35m
€101–319
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 Arras
10h 11m
€137–454
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Nuova
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Savona
3. Take the train from Savona to Ventimiglia
4. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustin
5. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)NCE - LIL
13h 11m
€113–368
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lille-Lesquin 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 Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)GVA - LIL
9h 32m
€117–394

Modane to Lens by train (TGV)

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 807.6 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Modane, France and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Modane to Arras once a week. Tickets cost €120–210 and the journey takes 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Lens via Grenoble Gare Routiere, Grenoble, Lyon, and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station in around 14h 27m.

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