There are 4 ways to get from Modane to Montpellier by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Modane to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
5h 12m€64–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modane to St Martin D'heresbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
6h 53m€46–72Drive 426.8 km
- Drive from Modane to Montpelliercar 426.8 km
4h 8m€66–96Train via Montpellier
- Take the train from Modane to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence TGV to Montpelliertrain Trn
5h 42m€72–153
Modane to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Montpellier is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Montpellier is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Montpellier via Grenoble. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Montpellier. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch via Montmélian and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Modane and Montpellier is 438 km. The road distance is 426.8 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Montpellier without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Modane to Montpellier, including transfers.
Modane to Montpellier bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
Modane to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Montpellier is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Modane, France and Montpellier, France?
You can take a train from Modane to Montpellier Saint-Roch via Montmélian and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Montpellier via St Martin D'heres and Grenoble in around 6h 53m.
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 Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Valence TGV to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Bus from Modane to St Martin D'heres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Grenoble to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Modane to Montpellier bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at St Martin D'heres station.
Modane to Montpellier train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Montpellier is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Modane to Montpellier.
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