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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Modena is to bus via Milan which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 10m.

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 27m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Modena?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Modena. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Modena Nord via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

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 Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Zurich to Modena?

The distance between Zurich and Modena is 433 km. The road distance is 453.5 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 58m and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich 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 58m and costs €110 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Zurich to Modena bus arrive?

Zurich to Modena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Modena?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Modena is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Zurich to Modena.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Modena?

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Zurich to Modena - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Ic
6h 58m
€113–320
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Modena Nordbus Torino
7h 10m
€29–49
Drive 453.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Modenacar 453.5 km
4h 50m
€81–116
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 27m
€98–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus
8h 45m
€40–57
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 Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 33m
€129–415
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
6h 28m
€98–274
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
6h 20m
€111–387
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
8h 9m
€136–414

Zurich to Modena by train

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6h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 433 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Modena via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Modena Nord via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 10m.

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