There are 4 ways to get from Lausanne to Modane by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
4h 59m€39–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lausanne to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus Autocar
5h 23m€28–45Drive 232.7 km
- Drive from Lausanne to Modanecar 232.7 km
2h 50m€42–61Train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
6h 39m€48–129
Lausanne to Modane by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Modane is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Modane is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Modane. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Modane via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Modane. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Modane via Genève, Bellegarde, Culoz and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Lausanne and Modane is 257 km. The road distance is 232.7 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Modane without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Lausanne to Modane, including transfers.
Lausanne to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Modane train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Modane is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Modane, France?
You can take a bus from Lausanne to Modane via Chambéry - Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lausanne to Modane via Genève, Bellegarde, Culoz, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 6h 39m.
Train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lausanne to Chambéry - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lausanne to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.
Lausanne to Modane train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Modane is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Lausanne to Modane.
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