What is the cheapest way to get from Modena to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Modena to Lucerne is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Modena to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Modena to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Modena and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Modena - Autostazione and arriving at Lucerne via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Modena and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Modena to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Luzern via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Modena to Lucerne?

The distance between Modena and Lucerne is 411 km. The road distance is 415.4 km.

How do I travel from Modena to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Modena to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Modena to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Modena to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modena to Lucerne bus from?

Modena to Lucerne bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio station.

Where do I catch the Modena to Lucerne train from?

Modena to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Modena station.

Train or bus from Modena to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Modena to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Modena to Lucerne bus arrive?

Modena to Lucerne bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Lucerne station.

Where does the Modena to Lucerne train arrive?

Modena to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Modena to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Lucerne is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Modena to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Modena to Lucerne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Modena to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Modena to Lucerne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Modena to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Modena to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5h 42m
CHF 85–147
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Modena - Autostazione to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
8h 10m
CHF 24–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Lucernebus
8h 8m
CHF 32–47
Drive 415.4 km
1. Drive from Modena to Lucernecar 415.4 km
4h 22m
CHF 67–97
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 8m
CHF 105–367
Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5h 44m
CHF 70–161
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 49m
CHF 107–296
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 10m
CHF 135–444
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 49m
CHF 92–312
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 55m
CHF 120–413

Modena to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia)

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 411 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Modena to Arth-Goldau once daily. Tickets cost CHF 75–130 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 30–45 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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