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

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

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  1. Train

    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 train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    8h 24m
    €93–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Annecy to Chambérybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus
    8h 27m
    €39–77

  3. Drive 399 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Modanecar car 399 km
    5h 11m
    €70–101

  4. Train, fly to Geneva International Airport, 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
    8h 13m
    €147–391

  5. Train, bus

    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 54m
    €96–200

  6. Train, bus via Geneva

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Lancy-Pont-Rougetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Gare Routièrebus bus 272
    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
    9h 33m
    €103–255

  7. Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ZRH - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain train
    7h 47m
    €127–300

Basel to Modane by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Modane via Annecy, Chambéry, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 27m.

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