What is the cheapest way to get from Modane to Les Houches?

The cheapest way to get from Modane to Les Houches is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Modane to Les Houches?

The fastest way to get from Modane to Les Houches is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Modane and Les Houches?

No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Les Houches. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Les Houches - Le Griaz Le Tourchet via Chambéry - Bus Station, Annecy and Chamonix Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Modane and Les Houches?

No, there is no direct train from Modane to Les Houches. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Les Houches via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Modane to Les Houches?

The distance between Modane and Les Houches is 187 km. The road distance is 146.4 km.

How do I travel from Modane to Les Houches without a car?

The best way to get from Modane to Les Houches without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs €35 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Modane to Les Houches?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Modane to Les Houches, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modane to Les Houches bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Modane to Les Houches train from?

Modane to Les Houches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.

Train or bus from Modane to Les Houches?

The best way to get from Modane to Les Houches is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Modane to Les Houches bus arrive?

Modane to Les Houches bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Where does the Modane to Les Houches train arrive?

Modane to Les Houches train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Modane to Les Houches?

Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Les Houches is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Modane to Les Houches.

How do I get a train ticket from Modane to Les Houches?

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Where can I stay near Les Houches?

There are 6168+ hotels available in Les Houches.

Modane to Les Houches - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Modane to Les Houches by train, bus, train (TGV), or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Modane to MontmélianTer
2. Take the bus from Montmélian to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetAutocar
5h 31m
€38–44
Drive 146.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Modane to Les Houches146.4 km
1h 47m
€23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to AnnecyTer
3. Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
6h 53m
€41–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Annecy to Chamonix
7h 2m
€31–49

Modane to Les Houches by train and bus

1Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187.5 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Modane, France and Les Houches, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Modane to Les Houches via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Les Houches - Le Griaz Le Tourchet via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry - Bus Station, Annecy - Bus Station, Annecy, and Chamonix Sud in around 7h 2m.

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