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Compare bus and train for Lyon to Modane
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Modane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Modane:
A bus is $1 (€0.93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Modane costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Modane take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
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How to get from Lyon to Modane by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Modane is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 PM4h21Lyon10:11 PMModane$381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:50 PM4h21Lyon10:11 PMModane$381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:50 AM3h25Lyon2:15 PMModane$521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:16 AM4h59Lyon3:15 PMModane$491One-way0 transfers
- 4:50 PM4h21Lyon9:11 PMModane$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Modane:
A bus is $1 (€0.93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Modane costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Modane take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Modane as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Modane station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Oulx, Piazza Europa.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus to go to Modane by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Modane by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with TER, Trenitalia, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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