The average train between Basel and Modane takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Modane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Modane. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Modane at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




6h 23m • 4 changes




9h 16m • 4 changes




6h 38m • 4 changes




6h 18m • 4 changes




6h 23m • 4 changes




9h 16m • 4 changes




6h 38m • 4 changes




6h 18m • 4 changes




6h 23m • 4 changes




9h 16m • 4 changes




6h 38m • 4 changes




6h 18m • 4 changes




6h 23m • 4 changes




8h 49m • 4 changes




7h 38m • 4 changes




6h 18m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Modane. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Modane station via Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Basel to Modane train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Modane train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Modane station.
Book your Basel to Modane train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Modane is 271 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Modane via Renens VD, Genève, Bellegarde, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 23m.