There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Modane by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
4h 45m€24–120Bus, train via Annecy
cheapest- Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routièrebus 272
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
5h 20m€22–109Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Chambérybus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus
4h 47m€24–65Drive 170.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Modanecar 170.2 km
2h 14m€30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Annemasse to Chambérybus FlixBus N1156
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
5h 21m€26–89
Geneva to Modane by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Modane is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Modane is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Modane. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Modane via Annecy and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Modane. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Modane via Bellegarde and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Geneva and Modane is 200 km. The road distance is 170.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Modane without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €23 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Geneva to Modane, including transfers.
Geneva to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Modane is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €23 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €65 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Modane, France?
You can take a train from Genève to Modane via Bellegarde and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Modane via Annecy - Bus Station, Annecy, Chambéry, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 4h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–25
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €16–24
- Rail 1st Class
- €25–40
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €9–13
- Rail 1st Class
- €14–20
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- 1st Class
- €40–55
Train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €17–23
- 1st Class
- €35–45
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Annecy to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annemasse to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Geneva to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Modane is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Geneva to Modane.
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