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 - €65 and takes 8h 34m.

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 5h 10m and costs €65 - €100.

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 SBB and arriving at Modane via Annecy - Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

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 Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Modane?

The distance between Basel and Modane is 568 km. The road distance is 399 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 52m and costs €100 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel 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 52m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Modane bus arrive?

Basel to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Where does the Basel to Modane train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Modane is 399 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m 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?

There are 6295+ hotels available in Modane.

Basel to Modane - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain Fr
7h 52m
€103–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus
8h 34m
€45–64
Drive 399 km
1. Drive from Basel to Modanecar 399 km
5h 10m
€68–98
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
8h 12m
€122–407
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Chambérybus 739
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
8h 41m
€73–228
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
8h 50m
€58–68
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain
7h 34m
€154–394
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain
8h 5m
€162–368

Basel to Modane by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 52mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.3 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Modane via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Modane via Annecy, Annecy - Bus Station, Chambéry - Bus Station, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 34m.

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