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 €65 - €110 and takes 12h 28m.

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 23m 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 Station South Side and arriving at Modane via Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

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 Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Modane?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Modane is 1141 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 51m and costs €160 - €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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side.

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 51m and costs €160 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Modane bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Modane bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Chambéry - Bus 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 23m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Modane 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Modanetrain Tgv
8h 51m
€160–409
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Turinbus FlixBus N474
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain Tgv
13h 14m
€63–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanebus Autocar
12h 28m
€66–110
Drive 604.9 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Modanecar 604.9 km
6h 23m
€95–137
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus, 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 bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambérybus
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
7h 9m
€134–410
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
4. Take the bus from Annemasse to Annecybus
5. Take the train from Annecy to Montméliantrain Ter
6. Take the train from Montmélian to Modanetrain Ter
11h 48m
€139–457
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 28m
€128–394
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
8h 31m
€163–414
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus, 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 bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Chambérybus
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
8h 25m
€152–403
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
4. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Modanetrain
9h 27m
€174–599
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain
8h 45m
€116–291

Karlsruhe to Modane by train

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8h 51mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,141 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 Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Modane via Chambéry - Bus Station and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 12h 28m.

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