There are 4 ways to get from Modane to Lausanne 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 Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
4h 51mCHF 37–122Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 4mCHF 21–51Drive 232.2 km
- Drive from Modane to Lausannecar 232.2 km
2h 47mCHF 37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 56mCHF 28–43
Modane to Lausanne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Lausanne is to train and bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 55 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Lausanne is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Lausanne via Chambéry - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Lausanne via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Modane and Lausanne is 260 km. The road distance is 232.2 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Modane to Lausanne, including transfers.
Modane to Lausanne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
Modane to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Lausanne is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Modane, France and Lausanne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Modane to Lausanne via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Genève in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Lausanne via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Chambéry - Bus Station in around 5h 56m.
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 15–35
- 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 19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- 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 Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–17
- 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 17–25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Modane to Lausanne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Modane to Lausanne 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 Lausanne is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Modane to Lausanne.
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