There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Modane by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
3h 42m€27–77Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
4h 8m€18–50Drive 170.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Modanecar 170.2 km
2h 14m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus Autocar
4h 28m€24–36
Geneva to Modane by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Modane is to bus and train which costs €17 - €55 and takes 4h 8m.
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 Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Modane. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Modane via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
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 3h 42m and costs €26 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Modane is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs €26 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Modane, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Modane via Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Modane via Chambéry - Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 4h 28m.
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 Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- 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 Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - 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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