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Compare train, bus, and flight for Modena to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Modena to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. 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 €81, while a flight costs an average of €398.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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€81 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price | €398 Average price | €208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m 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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Compare the available ways to get from Modena to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Geneva:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena to Geneva costing on average €96.
A bus is €318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modena to Geneva costing on average €398.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 24m.
Bus takes on average 10h 9m.
Tickets start at around €81 compared to roughly €208 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €128. The journey takes 9h 39m versus 5h 28m 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 Modena to Geneva
How to get from Modena to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Modena to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:05 AM 10h05 Modena 6:10 PM Geneva €60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 AM 10h05 Modena 6:10 PM Geneva €60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:05 AM 10h05 Modena 6:10 PM Geneva €60 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:30 PM 16h40 Modena 10:10 AM Geneva €60 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:05 PM 12h05 Modena 4:10 AM Geneva €78 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Geneva:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena to Geneva costing on average €96.
A bus is €318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modena to Geneva costing on average €398.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 24m.
Bus takes on average 10h 9m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modena and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Modena station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Modena, Terminal via Gottardi and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with Air France, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Swiss, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Baltic, British Airways, Vueling, BA Euroflyer to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, DSB to go to Geneva by train.
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