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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Modane is to bus and train which costs €80 - €180 and takes 19h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Modane is to fly and train which takes 7h 2m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Modane?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Modane. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Modane via Bilbao and Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Modane?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Modane. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Modane via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.

How far is it from Santander to Modane?

The distance between Santander and Modane is 1050 km. The road distance is 1152.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Modane without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 15h 1m and costs €210 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Santander to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Modane bus from?

Santander to Modane bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Modane train from?

Santander to Modane train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Modane?

The best way to get from Santander to Modane is to bus which takes 19h 40m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €550 and takes 18h 17m.

Where does the Santander to Modane bus arrive?

Santander to Modane bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Modane train arrive?

Santander to Modane train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Modane is 1153 km. It takes approximately 11h 29m to drive from Santander to Modane.

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

Book your Santander to Modane train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 5418+ hotels available in Modane.

Santander to Modane - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Modane by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Trenitalia)

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

Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane SDR - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain
7h 2m
€91–310
Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane SDR - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
8h 53m
€80–323
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Modanetrain Tgv
15h 1m
€211–518
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Grenoblebus
3. Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus
19h 40m
€97–171
Drive 1,152.5 km
1. Drive from Santander to Modanecar 1,152.5 km
11h 29m
€183–264
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
18h 17m
€205–503
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
19h 58m
€81–178

Santander to Modane by bus, foot, train, and subway

26Weekly Services

15h 1mAverage Duration

€211Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santander to Modane.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,049.5 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Modane, France?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Modane via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Grenoble, and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 19h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Modane via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 18h 17m.

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.