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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Modane is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Modane is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Modane?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Modane. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Modane via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Modane?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Modane. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Modane via Renens VD, Genève, Bellegarde and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Basel to Modane?

The distance between Basel and Modane is 428 km. The road distance is 415 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Modane without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €100 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Basel to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Modane bus from?

Basel to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Modane train from?

Basel to Modane train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Modane?

The best way to get from Basel to Modane is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €100 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Modane bus arrive?

Basel to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Modane train arrive?

Basel to Modane train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Basel to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Modane is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Basel to Modane.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Modane?

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Where can I stay near Modane?

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Basel to Modane - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Modane by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
7h 25m
€108–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus Autocar
8h 18m
€45–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus
2. Take the train from Annecy to Montméliantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Montmélian to Modanetrain Ter
7h 36m
€47–87
Drive 415 km
1. Drive from Basel to Modanecar 415 km
4h 48m
€74–106

Basel to Modane by train

117Weekly Trains

7h 25mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Modane via Renens VD, Genève, Bellegarde, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Modane via Chambéry - Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 18m.

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