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 €70 - €220 and takes 24h 39m.

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 6h 54m and costs €85 - €320.

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 Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.

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 Antony which takes 15h 26m and costs €190 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Santander to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Modane train from?

Santander to Modane train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander 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 24m to drive from Santander to Modane.

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

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Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 6525+ hotels available in Modane.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Modane by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)

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

Fly Santander Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)SDR - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
6h 54m
€85–320
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
3. Take the bus from Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station to Chambery Bus Station
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
24h 39m
€72–211
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Modane
15h 26m
€194–479
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Chambéry
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
19h 51m
€92–225
Drive 1,152.5 km
1. Drive from Santander to Modane1,152.5 km
11h 24m
€180–259
Fly Santander Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SDR - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
9h 16m
€94–782
Bus, bus to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Biarritz
3. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BIQ - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
10h 19m
€99–312
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTgv
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to MontmélianTer
5. Take the train from Montmélian to ModaneTer
17h 44m
€144–482

Santander to Modane by bus and train

4Weekly Services

15h 26mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,049.5 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

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 Montmélian in around 17h 44m.

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