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 €30 - €60 and takes 8h 20m.

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 21m 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 via Milano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

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 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Modena?

The distance between Basel and Modena is 509 km. The road distance is 511.7 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 57m and costs €130 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m 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 57m and costs €130 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €320 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Modena bus arrive?

Basel to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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 21m to drive from Basel to Modena.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Modena?

There are 1045+ hotels available in Modena.

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 Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Ic
7h 57m
€131–377
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano to Modenabus Milano / ...
8h 20m
€34–60
Drive 511.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Modenacar 511.7 km
5h 21m
€89–128
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BSL - BLQ
6h 20m
€76–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus
12h 15m
€48–68
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
5h 40m
€111–396
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 50m
€132–478
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain
7h 40m
€125–347
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 28m
€128–443

Basel to Modena by train

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7h 57mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 508.7 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Modena via Milano in around 8h 20m.

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