There are 3 ways to get from Modane to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
3h 45mCHF 48–96Drive 283 km
- Drive from Modane to Luganocar 283 km
3h 22mCHF 48–69Train via Milan
- Take the train from Modane to Milano P.Garibalditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
5h 5mCHF 66–100
Modane to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Lugano is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Modane and Lugano is 312 km. The road distance is 283 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Modane to Lugano, including transfers.
Modane to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Modane station.
Modane to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Lugano is 283 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Modane to Lugano.
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What companies run services between Modane, France and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Modane to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
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