There are 4 ways to get from Geneva to Modane by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
3h 47m€31–122Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to ChambéryN504 / ...
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
4h 1m€18–122Drive 170.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Modane170.2 km
2h 12m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to ChambéryN504 / ...
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneAutocar
4h 18m€26–46
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 12m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Modane is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Modane. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Modane via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
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 47m.
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 47m and costs €30 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Geneva to Modane, including transfers.
Geneva to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva 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 47m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 4h 18m.
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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Modane via Chambéry and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 4h 18m.
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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 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22
- 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
- €22
- 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
- €9
- 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 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- 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
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry 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 12m to drive from Geneva to Modane.
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