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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Modane is to bus and train which costs €65 - €150 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Modane is to fly and train which takes 7h 20m and costs €310 - €750.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Modane?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Modane. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Modane via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Modane?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Modane. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Modane via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Pau to Modane?

The distance between Pau and Modane is 1391 km. The road distance is 830.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Modane without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 49m and costs €240 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Pau to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Modane bus from?

Pau to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Modane train from?

Pau to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Modane?

The best way to get from Pau to Modane is to train via Paris which takes 9h 49m and costs €240 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Pau to Modane bus arrive?

Pau to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where does the Pau to Modane train arrive?

Pau to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Modane is 831 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Pau to Modane.

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

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Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 4209+ hotels available in Modane.

Pau to Modane - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Pau to Modane by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Modanetrain Tgv
9h 49m
€240–464
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulousebus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Chambérybus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
14h 50m
€66–142
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus
13h 30m
€74–136
Drive 830.5 km
1. Drive from Pau to Modanecar 830.5 km
7h 50m
€127–183
Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PUF - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain
7h 20m
€311–703
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
12h 3m
€168–315
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain
8h 26m
€124–399
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain
9h 30m
€119–263
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain
9h 45m
€115–263

Pau to Modane by train and subway

29Weekly Services

9h 49mAverage Duration

€240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,391 km
Duration: 9h 49m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Modane via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Modane via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Grenoble - Bus Station, and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 13h 30m.

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