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How to get fromGeneva Airport (GVA) to Modaneby bus, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Modane by bus, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    3h 22m
    €17–40

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Culoztrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Culoz to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    5h 53m
    €33–68

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Geneva (GVA) to Modanerideshare rideshare 172.3 km
    2h 13m

  4. Drive  172.3 km

    1. Drive from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Modanecar car 172.3 km
    2h 13m
    €32–45

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus Autocar
    4h 13m
    €24–37

Geneva Airport (GVA) to Modane by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Modane, France?

You can take a train from Genève-Aéroport to Modane via Genève, Bellegarde, Culoz, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Modane via Chambéry - Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 4h 13m.

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