There are 4 ways to get from Modane to Montpellier by train (TGV, Renfe), 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- 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
6h 13m€66–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 20m€37–76Bus via Grenoble
- Take the bus from Modane to St Martin D'heresbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
6h 53m€46–64Drive 426.8 km
- Drive from Modane to Montpelliercar 426.8 km
4h 8m€66–95
Modane to Montpellier by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Montpellier is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 20m.
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 6h 13m.
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 6h 13m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 6h 13m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Grenoble, which costs €45 - €65 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 6h 13m. 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 Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Modane to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–80
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Modane to St Martin D'heres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Grenoble to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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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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