There are 5 ways to get from Modena to Lago di Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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- Take the train from Modena to Milano CentraleFr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to ParadisoRe80
3h 1mCHF 19–64Bus
- Take the bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo CianiItabus
4h 45mCHF 22–94Drive 250.9 km
- Drive from Modena to Lugano250.9 km
2h 39mCHF 41–59Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modena to LuganoEc
3h 36mCHF 50–100Bus via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio
- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Lugano
5h 28mCHF 20–29
Modena to Lago di Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Lago di Lugano is to bus via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio which costs SFr 20 - SFr 29 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Lago di Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Lago di Lugano. However, there are services departing from Modena Terminal Gottardi and arriving at Lugano, Campus Universitario via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Modena and arriving at Lugano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Modena and Lago di Lugano is 250 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Lago di Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 65.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Modena to Lago di Lugano, including transfers.
Modena to Lago di Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Modena Terminal Gottardi station.
Modena to Lago di Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Lago di Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 3h 1m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 95 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Lago di Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Modena to Paradiso via Milano Centrale in around 3h 1m. 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 Paradiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Paradiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- 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 Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–100
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- 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 Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–27
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Modena to Lago di Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani station.
Modena to Lago di Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Lago di Lugano is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Modena to Lago di Lugano.
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