There are 4 ways to get from Montpellier to Modane 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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to MontmélianTer
- Take the train from Montmélian to ModaneTer
6h 11m€56–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to ModaneAutocar
7h€36–75Drive 427 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Modane427 km
4h 4m€66–95Bus via Montpellier
- Take the bus from Montpellier to GrenobleFlixBus N740 / ...
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to ModaneAutocar
8h 7m€47–72
Montpellier to Modane by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Modane is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Modane is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier station to Modane. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and arriving at Modane via Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Modane. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Modane via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Montpellier and Modane is 438 km. The road distance is 427 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Modane without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €55 - €150.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Montpellier to Modane, including transfers.
Montpellier to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Montpellier to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Modane is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Modane, France?
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Modane via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Modane via Grenoble - Bus Station and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 7h.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- 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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Montmélian to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- Rail 1st Class
- €22–35
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Montpellier to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Grenoble - Bus Station.
Montpellier to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Modane is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Montpellier to Modane.
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