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

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    7h 49m
    €35–75

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    8h 21m
    €88–283

  3. Drive 415 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Modanecar car 415 km
    4h 48m
    €71–103

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus
    8h 7m
    €41–66

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    8h 23m
    €104–330

Basel to Modane by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Modane via Renens VD, Genève, Bellegarde, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 23m.

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