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

The cheapest way to get from Modena to Aarau is to train and bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 150 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Modena to Aarau is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct train between Modena and Aarau?

No, there is no direct train from Modena to Aarau. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Aarau via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Modena to Aarau?

The distance between Modena and Aarau is 466 km. The road distance is 464.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Modena to Aarau without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Modena to Aarau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modena to Aarau train from?

Modena to Aarau train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.

Train, bus or fly from Modena to Aarau?

The best way to get from Modena to Aarau is to train via Milan which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 270 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Modena to Aarau train arrive?

Modena to Aarau train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Modena to Aarau?

Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Aarau is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Modena to Aarau.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarau?

There are 473+ hotels available in Aarau.

Modena to Aarau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Modena to Aarau by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
5h 51m
CHF 81–186
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Modena to Parmatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Parma to Zürich Bus Stationbus 36
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain Ic5 / ...
9h 11m
CHF 43–146
Drive 464.3 km
1. Drive from Modena to Aaraucar 464.3 km
5h 4m
CHF 76–110
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
5h 24m
CHF 101–255
Train
1. Take the train from Modena to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Aarautrain S11 / ...
6h 44m
CHF 99–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Olten Stationbus
10h 40m
CHF 52–78
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
7h 11m
CHF 69–270
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 4m
CHF 103–276
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
6h 28m
CHF 131–331
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Aarautrain
7h 3m
CHF 116–337

Modena to Aarau by train

157Weekly Trains

5h 51mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 466.4 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Modena to Aarau via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Olten Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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