What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Modane?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Modane is to bus and train which costs €18 - €50 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Modane?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Modane is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Modane?

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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Modane?

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 44m.

How far is it from Geneva to Modane?

The distance between Geneva and Modane is 189 km. The road distance is 170.2 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Modane without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Modane without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 5m and costs €18 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Modane?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Geneva to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Modane bus from?

Geneva to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Modane train from?

Geneva to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Modane?

The best way to get from Geneva to Modane is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Geneva to Modane bus arrive?

Geneva to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.

Where does the Geneva to Modane train arrive?

Geneva to Modane train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Modane is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Geneva to Modane.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Modane?

Book your Geneva to Modane train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Modane?

Book your Geneva to Modane bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 4209+ hotels available in Modane.

Geneva to Modane - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
4h 5m
€18–47
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
4h 44m
€35–92
Drive 170.2 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Modanecar 170.2 km
2h 15m
€30–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus Autocar
4h 23m
€24–38

Geneva to Modane by bus and train

78Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Geneva to Modane.

Launch map view

Distance: 188.9 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Modane via Chambéry - Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 4h 23m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.