There are 7 ways to get from Modena to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 51mCHF 66–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Zurich Ausstellungsstrassebus Itabus
8h 10mCHF 21–55Drive 452.4 km
- Drive from Modena to Zurichcar 452.4 km
4h 51mCHF 74–106Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
- Take the train from Modena to Bologna Centraletrain
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
4h 28mCHF 88–279Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modena to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 58mCHF 88–135Bus via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio
- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Zürichbus
9h 13mCHF 36–52Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
5h 31mCHF 96–358
Modena to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 280.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Modena - Autostazione and arriving at Zürich via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Modena and Switzerland is 427 km. The road distance is 452.4 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Switzerland without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Modena to Switzerland, including transfers.
Modena to Switzerland bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio station.
Modena to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Switzerland is to train via Milan which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Modena to Zürich Stadelhofen via Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse once a week. Tickets cost CHF 18–55 and the journey takes 7h 54m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–400
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–200
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–270
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–400
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–200
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–270
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–310
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–360
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–60
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–16
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–35
- 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 13–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–100
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–70
Train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 35–55
- 2nd Class
- CHF 15–21
Train from Modena to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–140
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 95–140
- 2nd Class
- CHF 85–120
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 45–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 25–35
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 4
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–35
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–55
- 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 Zürich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–50
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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More Questions & Answers
Modena to Switzerland bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Zürich station.
Modena to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Switzerland is 452 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Modena to Switzerland.
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