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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Modane is to bus and train which costs €45 - €110 and takes 14h 49m.

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 20m 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 3m.

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 51m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Modane?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Modane is 1131 km. The road distance is 605.8 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 via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 8h 51m and costs €170 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m 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 via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which takes 8h 51m and costs €170 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 13h 3m.

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 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Karlsruhe to Modane.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlsruhe to 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 via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to ModaneTgv
8h 51m
€170–405
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to MilanMarinoBus 254
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to ModaneFr
14h 49m
€49–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Geneva122
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Chambéry739
3. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
13h 3m
€61–96
Drive 605.8 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Modane605.8 km
6h 20m
€94–136
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
6h 44m
€125–334
Train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
4. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
5. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to ModaneTer
10h 33m
€118–338
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Modane
7h 55m
€129–325
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)FRA - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
7h 45m
€127–414
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Chambery Challes Les Eaux
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modane
9h 31m
€152–406

Karlsruhe to Modane by train

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8h 51mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,131.3 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Modane via Geneva, Chambéry, and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 13h 3m.

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