There are 5 ways to get from Modena to 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
best- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
3h 22mCHF 45–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Luganobus
5h 28mCHF 19–29Drive 250.9 km
- Drive from Modena to Luganocar 250.9 km
2h 40mCHF 40–57Train via Milan
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re 80
3h 24mCHF 21–51Train #2 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modena to Luganotrain Ec
3h 44mCHF 50–95
Modena to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 29 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Modena - Autostazione and arriving at Lugano via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
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 44m.
The distance between Modena and Lugano is 252 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Modena to Lugano, including transfers.
Modena to Lugano bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio station.
Modena to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 29 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Modena to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Lugano twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–27 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–45
- 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
- CHF 15–40
- 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 Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
- 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 18–27
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Modena to Lugano bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lugano station.
Modena to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Lugano is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Modena to Lugano.
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