There are 5 ways to get from Modane to Bern by train (TGV), 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 EauxTer
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to GeneveTer
- Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
6h 23mCHF 59–177Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
- Take the bus from Chambéry to BernFlixBus N1156
7h 12mCHF 29–126Drive 326.5 km
- Drive from Modane to Bern326.5 km
3h 41mCHF 54–77Train via Bern
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to GeneveTer
- Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
6h 25mCHF 59–177Bus
- Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les EauxAutocar
- Take the bus from Chambéry to BernFlixBus N1156
8h 3mCHF 37–58
Modane to Bern by train
Questions & Answers
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 41m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.
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 23m.
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 23m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 23m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 180. 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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Bern via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Chambéry in around 8h 3m.
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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 Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20
- 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 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21
- 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 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–11
- 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 35–95
- 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 30–65
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chambéry to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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 16–23
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/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 41m to drive from Modane to Bern.
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