There are 5 ways to get from Modena to Bellinzona by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
4h 3mCHF 40–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bellinzona Stationbus
5h 58mCHF 22–32Bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus Itabus
5h 50mCHF 36–117Drive 277 km
- Drive from Modena to Bellinzonacar 277 km
2h 52mCHF 45–65Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modena to Bellinzonatrain Ec
4h 13mCHF 55–110
Modena to Bellinzona by train (Trenitalia)
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 52m and costs SFr 40 - 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 4h 13m.
The distance between Modena and Bellinzona is 272 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 4h 3m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 4h 3m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130. 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 in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–100 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 26–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 45–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 26–35
Train from Modena to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- 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 a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–100
- 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 52m to drive from Modena to Bellinzona.
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