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

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There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Modane by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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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 49m
    €92–304

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus bus Autocar
    8h 23m
    €47–78

  3. Drive 415 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Modanecar car 415 km
    4h 48m
    €74–107

  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 53m
    €155–439

  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 14m
    €108–353

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus bus
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eauxtrain train K21
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain train Ter
    8h 35m

Basel to Modane by train, foot, and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration7h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Basel to Modane via Chambéry - Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Modane via Renens VD, Genève, Bellegarde, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 8h 14m.

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