There are 4 ways to get from Modane to Lausanne by train, bus, train (TGV, Trenitalia), or car
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 Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 21mCHF 22–46Train
- Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
4h 25mCHF 47–84Drive 232.1 km
- Drive from Modane to Lausannecar 232.1 km
2h 48mCHF 41–60Bus
- Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 39mCHF 29–43
Modane to Lausanne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modane to Lausanne is to train and bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 50 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Modane to Lausanne is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Lausanne via Chambéry - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Modane to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Lausanne via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Modane and Lausanne is 252 km. The road distance is 232.1 km.
The best way to get from Modane to Lausanne without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 50.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Modane to Lausanne, including transfers.
Modane to Lausanne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.
Modane to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Modane station.
The best way to get from Modane to Lausanne is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Modane, France and Lausanne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Modane to Lausanne via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Genève in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Lausanne via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Chambéry - Bus Station in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–26
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–26
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genève to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–19
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–25
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Modane to Lausanne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Modane to Lausanne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Lausanne is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Modane to Lausanne.
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