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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lausanne to Modane by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lausanne 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
    4h 53m
    €38–104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chambérybus bus FlixBus 1689 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus Autocar
    5h 58m
    €31–48

  3. Drive  232.7 km

    1. Drive from Lausanne to Modanecar car 232.7 km
    2h 50m
    €45–65

  4. Train, bus via Annecy

    1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    5h 8m
    €44–114

  5. 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 37m
    €54–130

Lausanne to Modane by train, foot, and bus

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Lausanne to Modane via Chambéry and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lausanne to Modane via Genève, Bellegarde, Culoz, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 6h 37m.

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