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Compare train, bus, and flight for Modena to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a flight costs an average of €501.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€108 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €501 Average price | €148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg 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 Modena to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Modena to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Zurich:
A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena to Zurich costing on average €108.
A bus is €462 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modena to Zurich costing on average €501.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
Tickets start at around €108 compared to roughly €148 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €40. The journey takes 5h 35m versus 5h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Modena to Zurich
How to get from Modena to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Modena to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
24944:21 AM 6h54 Modena, Terminal via Gottardi 11:15 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2494
4:21 AM 6h54 Modena, Terminal via Gottardi 11:15 AM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LX166910:45 AM 1h15 Bologna Airport 12:00 PM Zurich Airport €252 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+EuroCity 264:23 PM 6h04 Modena station 10:27 PM Zurich HB €56 1 One-way 1 transfer- Regionale TTPER 90124 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+EuroCity 26
3:45 PM 6h42 Modena Policlinico 10:27 PM Zurich HB €56 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale TTPER 90124 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+EuroCity 26
3:42 PM 6h45 Modena Piazza Manzoni 10:27 PM Zurich HB €56 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:05 AM 12h15 Modena, Terminal via Gottardi 9:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) €31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Intercity 604+
Regionale TRENORD 2950+
LX162311:33 AM 8h47 Modena station 8:20 PM Zurich Airport €133 1 One-way 2 transfers- Intercity 580+LX1623+Regionale TRENORD 2944
10:10 AM 10h10 Modena station 8:20 PM Zurich Airport €133 1 One-way 2 transfers - Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+
LX1629+Regionale TRENORD 29388:23 AM 7h47 Modena station 4:10 PM Zurich Airport €135 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Zurich:
A bus is €69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena to Zurich costing on average €108.
A bus is €462 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modena to Zurich costing on average €501.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 5m.
Bus takes on average 8h 23m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modena and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Modena station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Modena, Terminal via Gottardi and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Air France, ITA, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Luxair to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Zurich by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
- 7 direct flights per day with ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic.
- 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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