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

The cheapest way to get from Modena to Basel is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Modena to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Modena and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Basel. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Basel SBB via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Modena and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Modena to Basel. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Basel SBB via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Modena to Basel?

The distance between Modena and Basel is 500 km. The road distance is 510.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Modena to Basel without a car is to train via Arth which takes 7h 18m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Modena to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modena to Basel bus from?

Modena to Basel bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Modena station.

Where do I catch the Modena to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Modena to Basel?

The best way to get from Modena to Basel is to train via Arth which takes 7h 18m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 270 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Modena to Basel bus arrive?

Modena to Basel bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano station.

Where does the Modena to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Modena to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Basel is 511 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Modena to Basel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Modena to Basel 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 via Arth
best
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
7h 18m
CHF 71–250
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Modena to Milanobus Modena
2. Take the bus from Milan to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N487 / ...
8h
CHF 30–52
Drive 510.9 km
1. Drive from Modena to Baselcar 510.9 km
5h 21m
CHF 81–117
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
6h 5m
CHF 66–266
Train
1. Take the train from Modena to Bellinzonatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
7h 19m
CHF 73–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Baselbus
11h 28m
CHF 42–62
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 HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 34m
CHF 110–387
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 HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 14m
CHF 118–325
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 HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 36m
CHF 140–464
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 HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 15m
CHF 125–432

Modena to Basel by train

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7h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.5 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Modena to Basel SBB via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modena to Basel SBB via Milan in around 8h.

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