- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous museum complex with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical and Renaissance collections. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Modena to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena to Rome will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 6 buses that leave Modena for Rome on Wed, Jun 10, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 331 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 6 h 5 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $130 Average price |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
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 Rome:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena to Rome costing on average $49 (€39).
A bus is $106 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modena to Rome costing on average $130 (€106).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Modena to Rome buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 | 11:55 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 5h30 | 5:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 6h30 | 6:00 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 5h55 | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 5h10 | 5:50 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 6h05 | 6:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
071 · 055 | 10:25 PM Modena, Autostazione | 6h05 | 4:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Modena to Rome run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 205 miles (331 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 205 miles (331 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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World-famous museum complex with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical and Renaissance collections. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
One of Rome’s finest art museums, known for Bernini sculptures and paintings by Caravaggio and Raphael. Advance reservation is typically required because entry is strictly timed.
The city’s historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, featuring Roman bronzes, imperial sculpture, and art with views over the Forum.
Elegant Baroque square built on an ancient stadium, lined with fountains, palaces, and lively street life. A classic area for strolling and people-watching.
Atmospheric neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and busy evening streets. Popular with visitors but still one of Rome’s most characteristic areas.
Famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna and Trinità dei Monti. A highly photographed landmark and social-media favorite.
A classic Roman pasta with pecorino Romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and a benchmark of Roman cooking.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino Romano, and black pepper. It is famous for its rich sauce without cream.
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