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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Modena is to bus which costs €22 - €55 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Modena is to fly and train which takes 4h 30m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Modena?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse and arriving at Modena Terminal Gottardi. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Modena?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Modena. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Modena via Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Zurich to Modena?

The distance between Zurich and Modena is 429 km. The road distance is 453.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Modena without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Zurich to Modena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Modena bus from?

Zurich to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Modena train from?

Zurich to Modena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Modena?

The best way to get from Zurich to Modena is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €21 - €70 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Zurich to Modena bus arrive?

Zurich to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Zurich to Modena train arrive?

Zurich to Modena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Modena?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Modena is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Zurich to Modena.

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

Book your Zurich to Modena train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zurich to Modena bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Modena?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Modena.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Fr
6h 11m
€82–188
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N177 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Modenabus N551 / ...
7h 25m
€21–70
Drive 453.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Modenacar 453.3 km
4h 50m
€79–114
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Modenatrain
4h 30m
€93–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Modena Terminal Gottardibus Itabus
8h 30m
€22–55
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus
8h 45m
€40–57
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain
5h 46m
€90–268
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 48m
€106–355
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 4m
€102–353
Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane ZRH - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 48m
€127–379

Zurich to Modena by train

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Distance: 429.4 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Modena via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Modena via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 25m.

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