There are 5 ways to get from Modane to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train (TGV, Trenitalia), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 19mCHF 77–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1156
9h 46mCHF 49–70Drive 446.9 km
- Drive from Modane to Zurichcar 446.9 km
4h 57mCHF 86–124Train
- 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 Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
7h 34mCHF 109–186Train, bus
- Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Castionetrain S50
- Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HBtrain
10h 47mCHF 79–154
Modane to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Switzerland is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.
No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Chambéry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Modane and Switzerland is 490 km. The road distance is 446.9 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Switzerland without a car is to train via Milan which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Modane to Switzerland, including transfers.
Modane to Switzerland bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
Modane to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Switzerland is to train via Milan which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Modane, France and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Modane to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Zürich Stadelhofen via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 9h 46m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Castione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–9
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–80
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–24
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +352 50 55 62 63 10
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- Flibco
Bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- Flibco
- Phone
- 035 289000
- Website
- Arriva Italia - Torino
Bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–21
- Website
- Arriva Italia - Torino
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Booking & Getting There
Modane to Switzerland bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Modane to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Switzerland is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Modane to Switzerland.
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