There are 4 ways to get from Montpellier to Modane by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, 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- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Modanetrain Ter
5h 21m€69–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montpellier to Grenoblebus FlixBus N740 / ...
- Take the bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modanebus Autocar
6h 35m€39–74Drive 427.3 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Modanecar 427.3 km
4h 8m€79–113Bus, train
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Chambérybus 7139 / ...
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
8h 40m€43–82
Montpellier to Modane by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Modane is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Modane is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Modane. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Modane via Grenoble Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Modane. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Modane via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Montpellier and Modane is 438 km. The road distance is 427.3 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Modane without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Montpellier to Modane, including transfers.
Montpellier to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montpellier station.
Montpellier to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Modane is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Modane, France?
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Modane via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montmélian in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to Modane via Grenoble and Grenoble Gare Routiere in around 6h 35m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Montpellier to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–27
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Grenoble Gare Routiere to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Montpellier to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Grenoble station.
Montpellier to Modane train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Modane is 427 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Montpellier to Modane.
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