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Compare train and bus for Modane to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modane to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€53 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Modane to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Modane to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Modane to Lyon:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modane to Lyon costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Modane to Lyon
How to get from Modane to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Modane to Lyon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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185707:16 PM 2h54 Modane station 10:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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185707:16 PM 2h54 Modane station 10:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 92966:12 PM 2h20 Modane station 8:32 PM Lyon Part Dieu €97 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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185665:15 PM 2h56 Modane station 8:11 PM Lyon Part Dieu €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
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17582 · 179625:15 PM 2h37 Modane station 7:52 PM Lyon Part Dieu €38 1 One-way 2 transfers
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17564 · 179489:13 AM 3h39 Modane station 12:52 PM Lyon Part Dieu €38 1 One-way 2 transfers
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1855611:46 AM 3h24 Modane station 3:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
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185601:46 PM 3h24 Modane station 5:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
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1855812:05 PM 4h05 Modane station 4:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Modane to Lyon:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modane to Lyon costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modane and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Modane station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Oulx, Piazza Europa and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TER, Trenitalia, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Lyon by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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