The cheapest and fastest trains from Modena to Lugano
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Modena to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena to Lugano will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 1 trains that leave Modena for Lugano on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 216 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Modena to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€41 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Modena to Lugano train times
The table below shows live departures for Modena to Lugano trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:31 AM Modena | 4h19 | 9:50 AM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:23 AM Modena | 4h05 | 10:28 AM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Modena | 4h28 | 7:28 PM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:22 PM Modena | 4h06 | 7:28 PM Lugano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Modena to Lugano
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 19:30 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia EuroCity from Modena to Lugano trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia EuroCity trains will get you between Modena and Lugano from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Modena to Lugano

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Modena to Lugano
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Viale Monte Kosica.
- Ristorante da Danilo
- Osteria Francescana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Estense
- Hotel Europa
- Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for regional and high-speed trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access via Via del Pozzo.
- Ristorante da Danilo
- Osteria Francescana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Real Fini Via Emilia
- Hotel Estense
- Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Dante Alighieri.
- Ristorante da Danilo
- Osteria Francescana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Estense
- Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel
- Hotel Canalgrande
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the main entrance
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via Maraini.
- Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto
- Ristorante Trani
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Lugano Dante Center
- Hotel Federale Lugano
- Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- 116 places
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Ponte Tresa
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Funicular: Connection to Lugano city center
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