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How to get fromSaint-Étienne to Modaneby train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Modane by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain train Fr
    4h 23m
    €35–65

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus
    5h 46m
    €29–51

  3. Drive 245.8 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Modanecar car 245.8 km
    2h 39m
    €39–56

  4. Train via Chambéry

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    4h 29m
    €35–90

Saint-Étienne to Modane by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Modane, France?

You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Modane via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, 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 5h 46m.

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