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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
9 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
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 $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 1 buses that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Modane station on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 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 Sun, Jun 21 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.
309311:50 PM9h10Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)9:00 AMOulx, Piazza Europa$221One-way0 transfers
- 309311:50 PM9h10Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)9:00 AMOulx, Piazza Europa$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 323 miles (520 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $116 Average price | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 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 $74 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station costing on average $116 (€95).
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station costing on average $117 (€96).
Other travel options to Modane station take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $211 (€173) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $169 (€138). The journey takes 7h 20m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
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, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3093 | 11:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h10 | 9:00 AM Oulx, Piazza Europa | 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 3 times per day, taking around 7h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 21:50, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 323 miles (520 km) distance in 9h 10m.
Distance 323 miles (520 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 10m |
First bus 9:50 PM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar from Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane stationYou can travel by bus between Paris Gare de Lyon to Modane station with BlaBlaCar for as low as $16 (€13). 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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