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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€28
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€43
Fastest journey on Sep 19
9 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
9 h 10 m
Buses on Sep 19
2
Distance
520 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 2 buses from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 520 km distance in an average of 9 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 9 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:50 PM9h10Paris Gare de Lyon8:00 AMModane station€281One-way0 transfers- 9:50 PM9h10Paris Gare de Lyon7:00 AMModane station€581One-way0 transfers
- 10:50 PM9h10Paris Gare de Lyon8:00 AMModane station€281One-way0 transfers
- 9:50 PM9h10Paris Gare de Lyon7:00 AMModane station€581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a flight costs an average of €407.
Distance: 323 miles (520 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€51 Average price Cheapest | €98 Average price | €407 Average price | €174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 54m Average total duration 10h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station costing on average €98.
A bus is €355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station costing on average €407.
Other travel options to Modane station take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 10h 24m.
Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €174 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €122. The journey takes 10h 24m versus 6h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €25 |
Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:50 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h10 | 7:00 AM Modane station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:50 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h10 | 8:00 AM Modane station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station
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Buses from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 21:50, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 323 miles (520 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 323 miles (520 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 9:50 PM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
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Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane stationYou can travel by bus between Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station with FlixBus, Itabus for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station
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