- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
Cheapest price on Sep 11
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 11
$19
Fastest journey on Sep 11
2 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 11
2 h 42 m
Buses on Sep 11
7
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Modena to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena to Milan will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Fri, Sep 11, we found 7 buses from Modena to Milan, including 7 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 11 the direct buses cover the 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
On Fri, Sep 11 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $529.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $529 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Milan:
A train is $84 (€68) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modena to Milan costing on average $119 (€96).
A train is $495 (€399) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modena to Milan costing on average $529 (€427).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Flight takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around $119 (€96) compared to roughly $53 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-65.63 (€-52.99). The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 16m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:21AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:21AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:21AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:16AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Modena to Milan buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2494 | 4:21 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 2h34 | 6:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 2h40 | 7:20 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 3h25 | 8:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2422 | 5:16 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 2h24 | 7:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 2h55 | 12:00 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 3h55 | 1:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 2h55 | 7:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Modena to Milan run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Milan — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Milan trip today.
One of Italy’s top art museums, featuring masterpieces by Mantegna, Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.
This contemporary art museum near Porta Romana presents rotating exhibitions in a striking former industrial distillery complex.
Italy’s leading science museum is set in a former monastery and features Leonardo galleries, trains, aircraft, and a submarine.
Milan’s central square frames the cathedral and major civic buildings, making it the city’s essential meeting point and photo stop.
This artistic district offers charming lanes, Brera atmosphere, boutiques, and easy access to galleries and evening strolls.
A large landscaped park behind the castle, perfect for walks, skyline views, and reaching landmarks like the Arch of Peace.
Saffron risotto cooked with butter, stock and cheese. It is Milan's signature dish, linked to the city's love of rich northern Italian rice cookery.
Breaded veal cutlet fried in butter until golden. A classic Milanese main, prized for its simple preparation and long-standing local tradition.
Slow-braised veal shanks with vegetables, wine and broth, often finished with gremolata. A hearty Lombard specialty commonly paired with risotto.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enrico Bartolini in MUDEC. Expect refined Italian tasting menus in a polished contemporary setting.
Historic Milanese restaurant near the Duomo, famous for risotto and cotoletta. Traditional, elegant rooms and a strong local culinary identity.
Long-running local favorite for classic Milanese cuisine, especially risotto and ossobuco. Warm, old-school atmosphere in the Brera area.
Moderate for Western Europe. Hotels and central dining can be pricey, but transit is affordable and budget meals, aperitivo deals, and local cafes help keep daily costs reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) -> Milano Centrale, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Modena to Milan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Modena to Milan buses use the Modena, Station to Milano, Aeroporto di Milano Linate station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. Use this guide to compare Modena and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Modena, Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available at the station. ATMs are aTM located inside the station premises.
Ticket office support is available at Modena, Station.
Available at Modena, Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Modena, Station: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities are available.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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