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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Modena is to bus via Milan which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Modena is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Modena?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Modena. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Modena Nord via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Modena?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Modena. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Modena via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Basel to Modena?

The distance between Basel and Modena is 509 km. The road distance is 511.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Modena without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €35 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Basel to Modena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Modena bus from?

Basel to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Modena train from?

Basel to Modena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Modena?

The best way to get from Basel to Modena is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €550 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Basel to Modena bus arrive?

Basel to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Basel to Modena train arrive?

Basel to Modena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Modena?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Modena is 512 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Basel to Modena.

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

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Basel to Modena - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Modena by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to ModenaIc
7h 23m
€36–178
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Modena NordTorino
7h 55m
€28–47
Drive 511.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Modena511.8 km
5h 19m
€90–130
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)BSL - BLQ
7h 9m
€78–513
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio
12h 15m
€48–68
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
5h 34m
€110–559
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
6h 40m
€121–652
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modena
7h 26m
€106–330
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
7h 29m
€122–590

Basel to Modena by train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 508.8 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Modena, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Modena via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Modena Nord via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 55m.

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