There are 4 ways to get from Modane to Bern by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, 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 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 / ...
6h 2mCHF 73–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Bernbus FlixBus N1156
8h 3mCHF 39–59Drive 326.5 km
- Drive from Modane to Berncar 326.5 km
3h 44mCHF 63–91Train 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 / ...
6h 11mCHF 73–130
Modane to Bern by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.
No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Bern. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Bern via Chambéry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
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 6h 2m.
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 6h 2m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 6h 2m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 3m.
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 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Bern via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Chambéry in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genève to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–24
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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 44m to drive from Modane to Bern.
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