There are 5 ways to get from Modena to Bellinzona by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Modena to Milano CentraleFr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoRe80 / ...
3h 29mCHF 20–78Bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiItabus
5h 50mCHF 36–111Drive 277 km
- Drive from Modena to Bellinzona277 km
2h 51mCHF 45–65Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modena to BellinzonaEc
3h 54mCHF 55–110Bus
- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bellinzona Station
5h 58mCHF 22–32
Modena to Bellinzona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Bellinzona is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Bellinzona is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Bellinzona station. However, there are services departing from Modena - Autostazione and arriving at Bellinzona Station via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Modena and arriving at Bellinzona. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Modena and Bellinzona is 276 km. The road distance is 277 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Bellinzona without a car is to train via Milan which takes 3h 29m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 80.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Modena to Bellinzona, including transfers.
Modena to Bellinzona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio station.
Modena to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Bellinzona is to train via Milan which takes 3h 29m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus via Lugano, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Bellinzona, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Modena to Bellinzona via Milano Centrale and Lugano in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once daily. Tickets cost CHF 18–95 and the journey takes 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–110
- 2nd Class
- CHF 55–80
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–95
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bellinzona Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–30
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Modena to Bellinzona bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.
Modena to Bellinzona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Bellinzona is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Modena to Bellinzona.
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