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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Modane is to bus and train which costs €30 - €100 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Modane is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Modane?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Modane. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Modane via Geneva - Bus Station, Annecy and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Modane?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Modane. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Modane via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Zurich to Modane?

The distance between Zurich and Modane is 493 km. The road distance is 441.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Modane without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Zurich to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Modane bus from?

Zurich to Modane bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Modane train from?

Zurich to Modane train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Modane?

The best way to get from Zurich to Modane is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Zurich to Modane bus arrive?

Zurich to Modane bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Modane train arrive?

Zurich to Modane train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Modane?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Modane?

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Where can I stay near Modane?

There are 6647+ hotels available in Modane.

Zurich to Modane - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Modane by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain Fr
7h 5m
€102–176
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Turinbus FlixBus N474
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain Tgv
9h 24m
€32–98
Drive 441.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Modanecar 441.9 km
5h 5m
€78–112
Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
7h 3m
€121–340
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Porta Garibalditrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Modanetrain Tgv
7h 48m
€137–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Annecy to Chambérybus
4. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus
9h 42m
€39–89
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain
6h 36m
€101–249
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane ZRH - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain
8h 53m
€108–312

Zurich to Modane by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 5mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492.7 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Modane via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Modane via Geneva - Bus Station, Annecy - Bus Station, Annecy, Chambéry, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 9h 42m.

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