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

The cheapest way to get from Modane to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modane to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Modane and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Modane to Basel. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Basel SBB via Chambéry and Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Modane and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Modane to Basel. However, there are services departing from Modane and arriving at Basel SBB via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Genève and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Modane to Basel?

The distance between Modane and Basel is 428 km. The road distance is 398.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Modane to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Modane to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modane to Basel bus from?

Modane to Basel bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Modane station.

Where do I catch the Modane to Basel train from?

Modane to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Modane station.

Train or bus from Modane to Basel?

The best way to get from Modane to Basel is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Modane to Basel bus arrive?

Modane to Basel bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Where does the Modane to Basel train arrive?

Modane to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Modane to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Modane to Basel is 399 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Modane to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Modane to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Modane to Basel by train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
7h 33m
CHF 74–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxbus
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Annecybus
3. Take the bus from Annecy to Basel SBBbus
9h 30m
CHF 41–62
Drive 398.9 km
1. Drive from Modane to Baselcar 398.9 km
5h 9m
CHF 62–90
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 32m
CHF 126–362
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Modane to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Lausannebus
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
8h 32m
CHF 62–159
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Modane to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
7h 31m
CHF 154–327
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Modane to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 49m
CHF 99–242

Modane to Basel by train

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7h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 428.1 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Modane to Basel SBB via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Genève, and Renens VD in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modane to Basel SBB via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Chambéry, and Annecy in around 9h 30m.

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