There are 10 ways to get from Val-Cenis to Madrid by train (TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Renfe)
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Train via Barcelona
best- Take the train from Modane to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
13h 33m€159–395Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane MXP - MAD
9h 15m€60–223Bus via Chambéry
- Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
24h 18m€113–185Drive 1,336.9 km
- Drive from Val-Cenis to Madridcar 1,336.9 km
13h 7m€215–311Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susatrain
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane TRN - MAD
8h 10m€63–238Train
- Take the train from Modane to Montméliantrain Ter
- Take the train from Montmélian to Avignon Centretrain Ter
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
15h 45m€195–307Bus
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Lyonbus 726
- Take the bus from Lyon to Madridbus FlixBus N1149
24h 36m€124–197Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LYS - MAD
9h 1m€95–298Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane GVA - MAD
9h 17m€80–310Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
- Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LIN - MAD
9h 13m€104–260
Val-Cenis to Madrid by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Val-Cenis to Madrid is to train and fly which costs €60 - €230 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Val-Cenis to Madrid is to train and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €60 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Val-Cenis to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Termignon - Maison Vanoise and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Modane, Chambéry - Bus Station and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Val-Cenis to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Montmélian, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
The distance between Val-Cenis and Madrid is 1402 km. The road distance is 1336.9 km.
The best way to get from Val-Cenis to Madrid without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 13h 33m and costs €150 - €400.
It takes approximately 13h 33m to get from Val-Cenis to Madrid, including transfers.
Val-Cenis to Madrid bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
Val-Cenis to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Val-Cenis to Madrid is to train via Barcelona which takes 13h 33m and costs €150 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Chambéry, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 24h 18m.
What companies run services between Val-Cenis, France and Madrid, Spain?
You can take a bus from Termignon - Maison Vanoise to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Gare Routiere, Modane, Montmélian, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Termignon - Maison Vanoise to Estación Sur de Autobuses via Gare Routiere, Modane, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry - Bus Station, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 24h 18m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–170
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Wednesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–230
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–160
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–240
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Montmélian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montmélian to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Val-Cenis to Madrid bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Val-Cenis to Madrid train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montmélian station.
Yes, the driving distance between Val-Cenis to Madrid is 1337 km. It takes approximately 13h 7m to drive from Val-Cenis to Madrid.
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