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

The cheapest way to get from Modane to Lyon is to bus which costs €20 - €140 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modane to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Modane and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Lyon via Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Modane and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Modane and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Modane to Lyon?

The distance between Modane and Lyon is 205 km. The road distance is 199.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Modane to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €100.

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

The train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieu takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Modane to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Modane to Lyon train from?

Modane to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Modane station.

Train or bus from Modane to Lyon?

The best way to get from Modane to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €140 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Modane to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Modane to Lyon train arrive?

Modane to Lyon train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Modane to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Lyon is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Modane to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Modane to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3634+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Modane to Lyon by train, bus, or car

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
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
2h 20m
€30–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Lyonbus 726
4h 12m
€21–133
Drive 199.4 km
1. Drive from Modane to Lyoncar 199.4 km
2h 2m
€31–45
Bus via Grenoble
1. Take the bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyonbus 766 / ...
4h 13m
€27–46

Modane to Lyon by train

26Weekly Trains

2h 20mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204.8 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Modane, France and Lyon, France?

Trenitalia S.p.A. operates a train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieu twice daily. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Lyon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €13–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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