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How to get fromLyon to Mont Cenisby train (Trenitalia), bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Mont Cenis by train (Trenitalia), bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain train Fr
    3h 12m
    €100–150

  2. Drive  229.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lyon to Mont Ceniscar car 229.4 km
    2h 33m
    €38–54

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Val Thorensbus bus Ski74
    2. Take the taxi from Val Thorens to Mont Cenistaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    €168–217

  4. Train via Montmélian

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montméliantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Montmélian to Modanetrain train Ter
    4h 14m
    €110–150

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  • Distance: 237 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Mont Cenis, France?

Trenitalia operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modane 4 times a day. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route 4 times a day.

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