There are 3 ways to get from Modane to Zermatt by train (Trenitalia), train (TGV), train, or bus
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
best- Take the train from Modane to Milano CentraleFr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to BrigEc
- Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
6h 59mCHF 73–176Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
- Take the bus from Chambéry to Geneva739
- Take the train from Genève to VispIr
8h 21mCHF 71–226Train
- 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 VispIr
7h 48mCHF 84–226
Modane to Zermatt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Zermatt is to train and bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 230 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Zermatt is to train via Milan which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Zermatt, Bahnhof via Milano Centrale and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Modane and Zermatt is 441 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Zermatt without a car is to train via Milan which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Modane to Zermatt, including transfers.
Modane to Zermatt train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Modane station.
Modane to Zermatt train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Milano Centrale station.
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You can take a train from Modane to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 6h 59m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modane to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 29–45
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 642 442
- railcenter@mgbahn.ch
- Website
- matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
Train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–55
- Website
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
- 2nd Class Ticket
- CHF 25–31
- 1st Class Ticket
- CHF 45–55
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- info@glacierexpress.ch
- Website
- glacierexpress.ch
Train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- glacierexpress.ch
- 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
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Chambéry to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Chambéry to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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