There are 10 ways to get from Modena to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Modena to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5h 42mCHF 87–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Lucernebus
8h 8mCHF 32–47Bus via Zurich
- Take the bus from Modena to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
5h 42mCHF 67–92Drive 415.4 km
- Drive from Modena to Lucernecar 415.4 km
4h 23mCHF 69–100Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 9mCHF 105–335Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5h 43mCHF 71–161Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 49mCHF 108–297Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 12mCHF 131–352Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Basel (BSL)plane BLQ - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 50mCHF 100–286Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 52mCHF 116–347
Modena to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Luzern via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Modena and Lucerne is 411 km. The road distance is 415.4 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Modena to Lucerne, including transfers.
Modena to Lucerne bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Modena station.
Modena to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Lucerne is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 95 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Modena to Arth-Goldau once daily. Tickets cost CHF 75–130 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modena to Luzern, Bahnhof via ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai and Zürich Hbf in around 5h 42m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–400
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–300
Flights from Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–240
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–390
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Modena to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 90–130
- 2nd Class
- CHF 75–110
Train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Modena to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–90
- Website
- Onebus
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More Questions & Answers
Modena to Lucerne bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquai station.
Modena to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Lucerne is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Modena to Lucerne.
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