Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Modane

See all options

There are 6 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.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain train Ic1 / ...
    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
    5h 15m
    €42–116

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus Autocar
    5h 23m
    €31–49

  3. Drive 232.7 km

    1. Drive from Lausanne to Modanecar car 232.7 km
    2h 50m
    €41–59

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain train Re33 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    6h 38m
    €48–155

  5. Train, bus via Annecy

    1. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Annemasse to Annecybus bus
    3. Take the train from Annecy to Montméliantrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Montmélian to Modanetrain train Ter
    6h 51m
    €59–140

  6. Train, bus via Annecy #2

    1. Take the train from Lausanne to Lancy-Pont-Rougetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routierebus bus 272
    3. Take the train from Annecy to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eauxtrain train K21
    4. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus
    7h 14m
    €60–127

Lausanne to Modane by train, foot, and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lausanne to Modane.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 257.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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 38m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers