What is the cheapest way to get from Modane to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Modane to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Modane to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Modane to Zurich is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Modane and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Chambéry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Modane and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Modane to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Modane to Zurich?

The distance between Modane and Zurich is 489 km. The road distance is 441.9 km.

How do I travel from Modane to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Modane to Zurich without a car is to train via Milan which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Modane to Zurich?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Modane to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modane to Zurich bus from?

Modane to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.

Where do I catch the Modane to Zurich train from?

Modane to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Modane station.

Train or bus from Modane to Zurich?

The best way to get from Modane to Zurich is to train via Milan which takes 6h 14m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Modane to Zurich bus arrive?

Modane to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Where does the Modane to Zurich train arrive?

Modane to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Modane to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Zurich is 442 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Modane to Zurich.

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Modane to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Modane to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Modane to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich HbEc
6h 14m
CHF 63–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les EauxAutocar
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Zurich Bus StationFlixBus N1156
9h 43m
CHF 51–78
Drive 441.9 km
1. Drive from Modane to Zurich441.9 km
5h 2m
CHF 72–104
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
6h 27m
CHF 117–364
Train
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to GeneveTer
3. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
7h 15m
CHF 79–212
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta SusaTgv
2. Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Castione
4. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HB
10h 29m
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susa
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)TRN - ZRH
8h
CHF 85–406
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MXP - ZRH
6h 40m
CHF 83–243
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)LYS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
8h 3m
CHF 146–333

Modane to Zurich by train

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6h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 488.8 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Modane, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Modane to Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Zurich Bus Station via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Chambéry in around 9h 43m.

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