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

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There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Modane by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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
    7h 11m
    €80–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 3m
    €46–70

  3. Drive  415 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Modanecar car 415 km
    4h 48m
    €75–108

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train
    7h 10m
    €158–419

  5. Train, bus via Annecy

    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 Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    7h 25m
    €86–153

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain train Fr
    7h 57m
    €94–188

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    8h 6m
    €81–132

Basel to Modane by train, foot, and bus

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Modane via Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 57m.

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