How to travel from Zurich to Modena

There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Modena including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Modena is a bus with an average price of €37.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Modena:

A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Modena costing on average €109.

A bus is €542 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Modena costing on average €579.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Modena is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Modena take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 56m.

Bus takes on average 8h 37m.

The distance from Zurich to Modena is approximately 219 miles (354 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Modena is:

• Around 48 flights per day.
• Around 20 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Modena as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Modena:

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Modena station.
• Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Modena, Terminal via Gottardi.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Modena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Trenitalia, DSB to go to Modena by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Modena by bus.
• Travel with Air Dolomiti, Air France, ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Vueling, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, CitizenPlane, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta to go to Modena by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Modena with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB.
• 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
• 7 direct flights per day with ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Modena often also extend their vacation to go to Bologna, Milan, Florence, Rome, Venice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Modena and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Modena to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Modena, you can taste traditional balsamic vinegar at a family-run acetaia, dine at the world-renowned Osteria Francescana, and stroll through Piazza Grande. Attend a performance at Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti and enjoy outdoor activities at Secchia River Park. Visit the Modena Cathedral and Ghirlandina Tower for stunning architecture, explore the Enzo Ferrari Museum, and discover local produce at Mercato Albinelli.

Two to three days in Modena is typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Piazza Grande, the Modena Cathedral, and the Ghirlandina Tower, as well as to enjoy its renowned culinary offerings like balsamic vinegar and local cuisine.