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There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Modena by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Modena Nordbus bus
    6h 20m
    €30–45

  2. Train via Bologna

    1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna centraletrain train
    7h 58m
    €123–257

  3. Drive  490.5 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Modenacar car 490.5 km
    5h 9m
    €103–149

  4. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane GVA - BLQ
    4h 2m
    €79–262

  5. Bus via Milan

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus bus FlixBus 405 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Modena Terminal Gottardibus bus Itabus
    8h 45m
    €37–59

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano P.Garibalditrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Modenatrain train Ic
    8h 57m
    €116–187

  7. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane GVA - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    5h 5m
    €109–332

  8. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane GVA - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain train
    3h 53m
    €77–263

Geneva to Modena by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

Sellitto operates a bus from Geneva - Bus station to Modena Nord 4 times a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Modena via Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, and Bologna Centrale in around 7h 58m.

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