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

The cheapest way to get from Modane to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modane to Zurich is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Modane and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Chambéry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Modane and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Modane to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Zürich HB via Milano Centrale and Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Modane to Zurich?

The distance between Modane and Zurich is 493 km. The road distance is 446.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Modane to Zurich without a car is to train via Milan which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Modane to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modane to Zurich bus from?

Modane to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.

Where do I catch the Modane to Zurich train from?

Modane to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Modane station.

Train or bus from Modane to Zurich?

The best way to get from Modane to Zurich is to train via Milan which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Modane to Zurich bus arrive?

Modane to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Where does the Modane to Zurich train arrive?

Modane to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Modane to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Zurich is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Modane to Zurich.

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There are 8 ways to get from Modane to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
6h 11m
CHF 113–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1156
9h 43m
CHF 48–74
Drive 446.9 km
1. Drive from Modane to Zurichcar 446.9 km
4h 57m
CHF 75–108
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
6h 39m
CHF 133–386
Train
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
7h 26m
CHF 117–205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Castionetrain S50
4. Take the train from Castione-Arbedo to Zürich HBtrain
10h 28m
CHF 77–151
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane TRN - ZRH
7h 48m
CHF 97–297
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
6h 44m
CHF 100–228

Modane to Zurich by train

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Distance: 492.5 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Modane to Zürich HB via Milano Centrale and Lugano in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Zurich Bus Station via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Chambéry in around 9h 43m.

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