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 - €220 and takes 18h 15m.

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 €280 - €700.

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 Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

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 10h 35m.

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 10h 35m and costs €95 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m 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 10h 35m and costs €95 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Grenoble, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 15h 55m.

Where does the Pau to Modane bus arrive?

Pau to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache 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?

Book your Pau to Modane train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 6295+ 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, train, 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 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
10h 35m
€99–296
Bus via Grenoble
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus
15h 55m
€67–170
Drive 830.5 km
1. Drive from Pau to Modanecar 830.5 km
7h 50m
€126–181
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
€281–681
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 Montméliantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Montmélian to Modanetrain Ter
11h 52m
€98–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Lyonbus FlixBus N716
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Saint-Jean-de-Mauriennebus 726
18h 15m
€75–212
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 23m
€100–420
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
€100–259
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 57m
€104–321

Pau to Modane by train and subway

22Weekly Services

10h 35mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 1,390.7 km
Duration: 10h 35m

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 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Modane via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Grenoble - Bus Station, and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 15h 55m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.