There are 4 ways to get from Nîmes to Modane by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, 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 Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Modanetrain Ter
4h 52m€63–120Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nîmes to Chambérybus FlixBus 1789 / ...
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
7h 31m€41–74Drive 376.9 km
- Drive from Nîmes to Modanecar 376.9 km
3h 36m€71–103Bus
- Take the bus from Nîmes to Grenoblebus FlixBus 1789 / ...
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus Autocar
7h 40m€46–71
Nîmes to Modane by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Modane is to bus and train which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Modane is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes to Modane. However, there are services departing from Nîmes and arriving at Modane via Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Modane. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at Modane via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Nîmes and Modane is 389 km. The road distance is 376.9 km.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Modane without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Nîmes to Modane, including transfers.
Nîmes to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nîmes station.
Nîmes to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Modane is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Modane, France?
You can take a train from Nimes to Modane via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes to Modane via Grenoble and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nîmes to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nîmes to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Nîmes to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.
Nîmes to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Modane is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Nîmes to Modane.
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