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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Modane is to bus via Toulouse which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Modane is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 46m and costs €260 - €550.

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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

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 13m.

How far is it from Pau to Modane?

The distance between Pau and Modane is 894 km. The road distance is 830.6 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 13m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 11h 13m 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 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 13m and costs €160 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 13m.

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 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 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?

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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), 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
best
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 Montméliantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Montmélian to Modanetrain Ter
11h 13m
€163–265
Bus via Toulouse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus
14h 13m
€72–118
Drive 830.6 km
1. Drive from Pau to Modanecar 830.6 km
7h 50m
€131–189
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PUF - LYS
2. Take the bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambérybus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
6h 46m
€269–542
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Grenoblebus FlixBus N716
2. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus Autocar
14h 50m
€86–127
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus, 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 bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambérybus
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
7h 59m
€113–393
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus, 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 bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambérybus
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
9h 3m
€98–322
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus, 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 bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambérybus
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
9h 20m
€100–271
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
10h 33m
€100–312

Pau to Modane by train

42Weekly Trains

11h 13mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 894.1 km
Duration: 11h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Modane via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 14h 13m.

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