What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Modane?

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Modane is to bus which costs €22 - €120 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nice to Modane?

The fastest way to get from Nice to Modane is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Modane?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Modane. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Modane via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Nice to Modane?

The distance between Nice and Modane is 718 km. The road distance is 260.9 km.

How do I travel from Nice to Modane without a car?

The best way to get from Nice to Modane without a car is to train via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 7h 19m and costs €110 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Nice to Modane?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Nice to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Modane train from?

Nice to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Nice to Modane?

The best way to get from Nice to Modane is to train via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 7h 19m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €120 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Nice to Modane train arrive?

Nice to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv station.

Can I drive from Nice to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Modane is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Nice to Modane.

How do I get a train ticket from Nice to Modane?

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Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 6353+ hotels available in Modane.

Nice to Modane - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Modane by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Lyon Airport (LYS)
best
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv7858
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to ModaneFr
7h 19m
€117–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to TurinN1719
2. Take the bus from Turin to Oulx480 / ...
7h 49m
€22–112
Drive 260.9 km
1. Drive from Nice to Modane260.9 km
4h 39m
€41–59
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NCE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
5h 59m
€72–246
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Torino Porta Nuova3157 / ...
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to ModaneTgv
8h 31m
€40–143
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Chambéry - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
12h 6m
€40–172

Nice to Modane by train

4Weekly Trains

7h 19mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.8 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Modane, France?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Modane via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Modane via Turin, Oulx, and Oulx-Cesana-Clav.-S. in around 7h 49m.

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