What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Modane?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Modane is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Modane?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Modane is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Modane?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Modane. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Modane via Geneva and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Modane?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Modane. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Modane via Strasbourg and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Modane?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Modane is 1131 km. The road distance is 604.9 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Modane without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Modane without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €150 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Modane?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Karlsruhe to Modane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Modane bus from?

Karlsruhe to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Modane train from?

Karlsruhe to Modane train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Modane?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Modane is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €150 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 33m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Modane bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Modane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Modane train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Modane train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Modane?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Modane is 605 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Karlsruhe to Modane.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Modane?

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Where can I stay near Modane?

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Karlsruhe to Modane - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Modane by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Modanetrain Tgv
8h 55m
€155–407
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Genevabus 122
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chambérybus 739
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus
13h 33m
€59–96
Drive 604.9 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Modanecar 604.9 km
6h 21m
€92–133
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain
7h 39m
€159–406
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Geneva to Chambérybus 739
5. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain Ter
10h 55m
€86–315
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Milanbus MarinoBus 254 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain Fr
14h 38m
€97–192
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FRA - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain
7h 36m
€124–390
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Modanetrain
8h 52m
€163–421
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
9h 16m
€145–404

Karlsruhe to Modane by train

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8h 55mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,131.4 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Modane, France?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Modane via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Modane via Geneva, Chambéry, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 13h 33m.

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