There are 3 ways to get from Modane to Nîmes 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 Nimestrain Tgv
5h 44m€62–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modane to Grenoble Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 30m€34–96Drive 376.5 km
- Drive from Modane to Nîmescar 376.5 km
3h 35m€58–84
Modane to Nîmes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Nîmes is to bus which costs €30 - €100 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Nîmes is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Nîmes station. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Grenoble - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Nimes via Montmélian and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Modane and Nîmes is 389 km. The road distance is 376.5 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Nîmes without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Modane to Nîmes, including transfers.
Modane to Nîmes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
Modane to Nîmes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Nîmes is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Modane, France and Nîmes, France?
You can take a train from Modane to Nimes via Montmélian and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Grenoble Gare Routiere and Grenoble - Bus Station in around 6h 30m.
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 Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- 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 Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
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
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Modane to Nîmes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Grenoble Gare Routiere station.
Modane to Nîmes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Nîmes is 376 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Modane to Nîmes.
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