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How to get fromZurich to Modaneby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain train S11
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain train Fr
    6h 54m
    €120–319

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus
    8h 59m
    €46–70

  3. Drive 441.9 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Modanecar car 441.9 km
    5h 6m
    €77–111

  4. Fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    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
    6h 33m
    €123–353

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    7h 18m
    €116–340

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Turinbus bus FlixBus N474
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Modanetrain train Tgv
    9h 23m
    €53–88

  7. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain train
    6h 25m
    €103–229

  8. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane ZRH - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain train
    8h 40m
    €108–312

Zurich to Modane by train

Calendar29Weekly Trains
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Modane via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Modane via Geneva - Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 59m.

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