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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Modane is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 13h 30m.

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 6h 21m and costs €250 - €600.

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 and arriving at Modane via 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 Toulouse Matabiau, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Pau to Modane?

The distance between Pau and Modane is 706 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 which takes 11h 56m and costs €85 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Modane train from?

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

Train or bus from Pau to Modane?

The best way to get from Pau to Modane is to train which takes 11h 56m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Pau to Modane bus arrive?

Pau to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.

Where does the Pau to Modane train arrive?

Pau to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Pau to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Modane is 831 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m 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 6531+ hotels available in Modane.

Pau to Modane - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Pau to Modane by plane, train, train (TGV), 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.

Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)PUF - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
6h 21m
€253–569
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)TLS - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
8h 36m
€68–181
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to MontmélianTer
4. Take the train from Montmélian to ModaneTer
11h 56m
€86–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to GrenobleFlixBus N716
2. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to ModaneAutocar
13h 30m
€77–111
Drive 830.5 km
1. Drive from Pau to Modane830.5 km
7h 46m
€127–183
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonne
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIQ - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
7h 30m
€86–292
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
9h 1m
€70–233
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modane
13h 30m

Pau to Modane by train

21Weekly Trains

11h 56mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 706.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Modane via Toulouse Matabiau, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Montmélian in around 11h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Modane via Grenoble and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 13h 30m.

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