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How to get fromZermatt to Modaneby train, bus, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Modane by train, bus, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain train Ir
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    8h 23m
    €116–315

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain train R42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Novaratrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain train
    4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain train Tgv
    9h 18m
    €69–141

  3. Train via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine

    1. Take the train from Visp to Genèvetrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    8h 38m
    €102–364

Zermatt to Modane by train, foot, and bus

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Modane via Visp, Genève, Bellegarde, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 38m.

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