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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    8h 10m
    €87–235

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus bus
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    8h 22m
    €44–146

  3. Drive 399 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Modanecar car 399 km
    5h 9m
    €69–100

  4. Train, fly

    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 34m
    €107–266

  5. 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 34m
    €46–65

Basel to Modane by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€87Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Modane, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Modane via Bern, Geneve, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 10m. 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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