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Musée de la Catastrophe Ferroviaire de 1917
Local museum focused on the 1917 Maurienne railway disaster, with documents and interpretation that explain one of the valley's key historic events.
Cheapest price on 21 Sept
£3
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£3
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
20 m
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
20 m
Buses on 21 Sept
1
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Modane to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modane to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
On Mon 21 Sept, we found 1 buses from Modane to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 15 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modane to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 15 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£3 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Modane to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne:
A coach is £1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modane to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne costing on average £4.
Other travel options to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne take longer:
Coach takes on average 20m.
Tickets start at around £3 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.18. The journey takes 20m versus 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by SNCF Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Modane to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne coaches for today, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:40 Modane | 0h15 | 15:55 Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:40 Modane | 0h15 | 16:55 Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Modane to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:23, the last at 23:49. The fastest coach covers the 15 km distance in 15m.
Distance 15 km |
Average bus duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 15m |
First bus 0:23 |
Last bus 23:49 |
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Local museum focused on the 1917 Maurienne railway disaster, with documents and interpretation that explain one of the valley's key historic events.
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Main pass road climbing above the town with dramatic Alpine scenery, cycling appeal and frequent panoramic stopping points over the Maurienne valley.
High mountain road and viewpoint route starting from the valley area, famous for sweeping bends and wide views that attract walkers, drivers and cyclists.
Old hillside hamlet area above the town with traditional character, narrower lanes and good views across the Maurienne valley and surrounding slopes.
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