There are 4 ways to get from Modane to Samoëns by train, bus, train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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, bus
best- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Clusesbus
5h 50m€23–55Train
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
6h€68–134Drive 166 km
- Drive from Modane to Samoënscar 166 km
2h 12m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Cluses 74bus Autocar
7h 5m€39–55
Modane to Samoëns by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Samoëns is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Samoëns is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Samoëns. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Gare Routière via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Modane and Samoëns is 227 km. The road distance is 166 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Samoëns without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs €22 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Modane to Samoëns, including transfers.
Modane to Samoëns bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Samoëns is to train which takes 6h and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 5m.
Modane to Samoëns bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Samoëns is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Modane to Samoëns.
What companies run services between Modane, France and Samoëns, France?
You can take a train from Modane to Samoëns via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Annecy, La Roche-sur-Foron, and Cluses 74 in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Gare Routière via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Cluses 74, and Gare Routière in around 7h 5m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Cluses
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Cluses 74
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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