The average train between Modena and Lugano takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Modena to Lugano. 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 every 3 hours between Modena and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Modena is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Lugano at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Modena to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Modena station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Modena to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Modena station.
Modena to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Modena to Lugano train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Frecce.
The distance between Modena and Lugano is 215.7 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Modena to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 3h 21m.