The average train between Basel and Modane takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Modane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Modane. The earliest departure is at 11:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Modane at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Modane. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB station and arriving at Modane station via Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Basel to Modane train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Modane train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Modane station.
The distance between Basel and Modane is 271 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Modane via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 56m.
