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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Modena to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena to Bologna will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 4 buses that leave Modena for Bologna on Thu, Jun 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
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071
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071Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Bologna:
A bus is $1 (€0.88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena to Bologna costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (46m by bus vs 50m by car) and save roughly $7 (€6) compared to fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $12 (€9)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Modena to Bologna buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:55 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 4:50 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 4:50 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Modena, Piazza Manzoni | 0h50 | 4:45 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 4:55 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Modena, Piazza Manzoni | 0h50 | 4:50 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 4:55 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 5:55 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Modena, Piazza Manzoni | 0h50 | 5:50 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 5:55 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Modena, Piazza Manzoni | 0h50 | 6:50 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 6:55 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 6:55 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 7:55 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 7:55 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Modena, Piazza Manzoni | 0h50 | 7:50 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 8:55 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Modena, Piazza Manzoni | 0h50 | 8:50 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 8:55 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 9:55 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 9:55 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Modena, Piazza Manzoni | 0h50 | 9:50 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Modena, Piazza Manzoni | 0h50 | 10:50 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 10:55 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Modena, Station | 0h55 | 10:55 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
071 | 10:25 PM Modena, Autostazione | 0h55 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2205 | 11:35 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 0h45 | 12:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 | 11:55 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 0h45 | 12:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
203 | 10:40 AM Modena, Viale Virgilio (Fiera) | 0h50 | 11:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 0h45 | 12:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Modena to Bologna run on average 24 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average bus duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Bologna's leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic palazzo near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna's main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic buildings and a natural starting point for exploring the historic center.
Historic central district of narrow lanes behind Piazza Maggiore, popular for its atmosphere, old shops, and lively street scenes.
Famous porticoed route climbing from the city to San Luca, ideal for a memorable walk and one of Bologna's defining urban experiences.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a benchmark of traditional home cooking.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. It is a festive Bolognese specialty closely tied to local culinary identity.
Layered pasta baked with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a classic Sunday and holiday dish in Bologna.
Respected modern trattoria focused on high-quality regional ingredients, excellent pasta, and carefully prepared traditional Emilian dishes.
Well-known pasta shop and eatery specializing in fresh handmade stuffed pasta and traditional sauces, ideal for an informal authentic meal.
Historic Bolognese trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and other classic local dishes in a warm, traditional setting.
Moderate for Italy: budget eats are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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