There are 5 ways to get from Modane to Bern by train (TGV, Trenitalia), train, 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 Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
6h 28mCHF 76–216Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Bernbus
8h 5mCHF 33–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus
7h 19mDrive 326.5 km
- Drive from Modane to Berncar 326.5 km
3h 44mCHF 52–74Train via Bern
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
6h 37mCHF 76–216
Modane to Bern by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Bern is to drive which takes 3h 44m 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 - Bus Station and Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
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 28m.
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 28m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220.
It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Bern is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 5m.
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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Bern via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry - Bus Station, Annecy - Bus Station, and Annecy in around 8h 5m.
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 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–35
- 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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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 11–19
- 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 50–150
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–6
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Annecy to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–24
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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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