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Compare train and bus for Basel to Modena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Modena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $765.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$87 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $765 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Modena
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Modena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Modena:
A bus is $62 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Modena costing on average $149 (€125).
A bus is $679 (€572) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Modena costing on average $765 (€644).
Other travel options to Modena take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
Tickets start at around $87 (€73) compared to roughly $113 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€23). The journey takes 8h 53m versus 5h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Modena
How to get from Basel to Modena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Modena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:30 AM 13h25 Basel 12:55 AM Modena $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 13h25 Basel 12:55 AM Modena $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:30 AM 13h25 Basel 12:55 AM Modena $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Modena:
A bus is $62 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Modena costing on average $149 (€125).
A bus is $679 (€572) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Modena costing on average $765 (€644).
Other travel options to Modena take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 9h 23m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Modena as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Modena, Terminal via Gottardi.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Modena station.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, SBB to go to Modena by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Modena by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Vueling to go to Modena by flight.
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