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

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There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Modane by bus, train, car, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    3h 56m
    €18–41

  2. Bus, train via Annecy

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    4h 32m
    €23–51

  3. Drive  170.2 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Modanecar car 170.2 km
    2h 15m
    €31–45

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus Autocar
    4h 23m
    €25–38

  5. Bus, train via Annecy #2

    1. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus bus 272
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eauxtrain train K21
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    5h 33m
    €31–57

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    5h 47m
    €31–64

Geneva to Modane by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Modane via Chambéry - Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Modane via Annemasse, Annecy, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 5h 47m.

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