There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Modena by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Modena Nordbus
6h 20m€30–45Train
- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain Ec
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Ic
7h 55m€132–236Drive 490.5 km
- Drive from Geneva to Modenacar 490.5 km
5h 9m€88–127Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane GVA - BLQ
4h 33m€83–307Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Modenabus N551 / ...
11h€38–64Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
4h€73–332
Geneva to Modena by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Modena is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Modena is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs €70 - €340.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva - Bus station station and arriving at Modena Nord. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Modena. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Modena via Domodossola and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Geneva and Modena is 498 km. The road distance is 490.5 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Modena without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €30 - €45.
The bus from Geneva - Bus station to Modena Nord takes 6h 20m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Geneva to Modena bus services, operated by Sellitto, depart from Geneva - Bus station.
Geneva to Modena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Modena is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €240 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €310 and takes 4h 33m.
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 and Milano Centrale in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90–330
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–290
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–300
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0824 46304
- info@sellitto.com
- Website
- sellitto.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Modena Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- sellitto.com
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Modena bus services, operated by Sellitto, arrive at Modena Nord station.
Geneva to Modena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Modena is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Geneva to Modena.
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