There are 5 ways to get from Modane to Bern 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 Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
5h 50mCHF 72–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Annecybus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Bernbus
8h 14mCHF 30–61Drive 326.5 km
- Drive from Modane to Berncar 326.5 km
3h 43mCHF 52–74Train via Bern
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
5h 59mCHF 72–179Train, bus
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
6h 45mCHF 71–160
Modane to Bern by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Bern. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Bern via Chambéry and Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Bern. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Bern via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Modane and Bern is 356 km. The road distance is 326.5 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Bern without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Modane to Bern, including transfers.
Modane to Bern bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
Modane to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Bern is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Modane, France and Bern, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Modane to Bern via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Genève in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Bern via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry, and Annecy in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–28
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–50
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 Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- CHF 15–22
- Rail 1st Class
- CHF 23–35
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- CHF 15–23
- Rail 1st Class
- CHF 24–35
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–24
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chambéry to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chambéry to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Modane to Bern bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Modane to Bern train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Bern is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Modane to Bern.
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