There are 4 ways to get from Modena to Locarno by bus, train (Trenitalia), or car
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Bus, line 311 bus
best- Take the bus from Modena to Bellinzonabus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Piazza Orico to Locarno, Debarcaderobus 311
3h 49mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Bellinzona Stationbus
7hCHF 29–41Train
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 7mCHF 53–167Drive 279 km
- Drive from Modena to Locarnocar 279 km
3h 5mCHF 47–67
Modena to Locarno by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Locarno is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Modena and Locarno is 307 km. The road distance is 279 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Locarno without a car is to bus and line 311 bus which takes 3h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Modena to Locarno, including transfers.
Modena to Locarno bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio station.
Modena to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Locarno is to bus and line 311 bus which takes 3h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 170 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Modena to Locarno, Debarcadero via Bellinzona and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Modena to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–50
- 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 17–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- info@onebus.it
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Modena to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- fart@centovalli.ch
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Bus from Bellinzona, Piazza Orico to Locarno, Debarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Schedules at
- centovalli.ch
- 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 Locarno bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.
Modena to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Locarno is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Modena to Locarno.
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