There are 5 ways to get from Modena to Lake Maggiore by train, ferry, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Aronatrain
- Take the ferry from Arona to Angeraferry 24 / ...
4h 6m€24–70Bus via Lugano, Stazione
- Take the bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus Itabus
5h 42m€28–60Drive 260.8 km
- Drive from Modena to Stresacar 260.8 km
2h 42m€40–58Train
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 8m€55–137Bus
- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bellinzona Stationbus
6h 59m€32–47
Modena to Lake Maggiore by train, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Lake Maggiore is to train and ferry which costs €23 - €70 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Modena - Autostazione and arriving at Locarno, Piazza Stazione via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Modena and Lake Maggiore is 243 km. The road distance is 260.8 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 6m and costs €23 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Modena to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Modena to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio station.
Modena to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Lake Maggiore is to bus via Lugano, Stazione which takes 5h 42m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Ciani once a week. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Modena to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Arona
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- 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
- €22–35
- 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
- €23–35
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Arona to Angera
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Modena to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.
Modena to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Lake Maggiore is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Modena to Lake Maggiore.
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