The average bus between Saint-Étienne and Modane takes 7h and the fastest bus takes 4h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saint-Étienne to Modane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Saint-Étienne and Modane. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Étienne is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Modane at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saint-Étienne to Modane? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Modane. However, there are services departing from Saint-Étienne station and arriving at Modane station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Saint-Étienne to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.
Saint-Étienne to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Modane station.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Modane is 180.3 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Modane via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 6h.