The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Modena
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Modena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Modena will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 15 buses that leave Rome for Modena on Sat, Dec 13, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 13 the direct buses cover the 331 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sat, Dec 13 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 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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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Modena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Modena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. 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 €8, and a flight costs an average of €69.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price | €137 Average price |
6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Rome to Modena Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Rome to Modena bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Modena buses for today, Friday, December 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:10 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 6h50 | 5:00 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h10 | 5:00 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 5h30 | 4:20 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 0 transfersDirect | |
2494 | 9:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h05 | 3:20 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 7h05 | 4:50 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 1 transfer | |
3506 | 9:55 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h10 | 3:05 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 0 transfersDirect | |
054 · 070 | 10:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h05 | 4:05 AM Modena, Biglietteria Seta Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
2422 | 10:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h30 | 4:10 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h40 | 6:20 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h55 | 3:10 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h40 | 4:20 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Modena
Buses from Rome to Modena run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) 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 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee from Rome to ModenaYou can travel by bus between Rome to Modena with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Rome to Modena
If you are striving to get an affordable yet fast transfer option for the 205 miles (331 km) from Rome to Modena, you will find buses to be a travel means of choice. They are faster than trains and considerably cheaper compared to flights. When traveling between the two cities, buses call for a duration that tops approximately 6h 10min. Every day, one bus makes the Rome-Modena trip. You can expect the single departure to exist even on Saturdays and Sundays. Usually, traveling from Rome to Modena by bus requires one transfer. There may be additional stops, which conspicuously appear on the face of the ticket you buy when before embarking on your voyage. In Modena, car fanatics will find the Enzo Ferrari Museum a paradise. On the other hand, heritage lovers will delight in constructions that stood the test of time, such as Duomo di Modena.
How long is the journey by bus from Rome to Modena?
Before alighting in from the Rome-Modena bus, you may spend nearly 6h 10min on a bus ride. Buses from Rome to Modena make no direct trips and include one transfer in Bologna. There may be additional stops along the trip that don’t require boarding a new bus.
How many buses are there from Rome to Modena?
On both weekdays and weekends, one bus allows passengers to travel from Rome to Modena. Therefore, there are seven weekly departures for the route. As there is only one bus each day, the earliest and latest you can get a bus ride to Modena from Rome is around 10:55 p.m. After a travel time of nearly 6h 10min, you can alight at a bus terminal in Modena at about 5:05 a.m. Your trip usually isn’t direct and requires you to make a transfer when in Bologna city. Owing to the few rides available for the Rome-Modena route over a week, you should consider buying your tickets weeks prior to traveling to avoid the relatively higher prices that rush hours include.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Rome to Modena?
Departure bus station: Roma Tiburtina and Anagnina are the two bus terminals in Rome where Rome to Modena buses can depart from. Roma Tiburtina sits close to downtown Rome at a distance that sprawls about 2.3 miles (3.8 km). For passengers in the city center, walking to the station can be fun and a great way to exercise. It takes approximately 49min to get to the bus terminal. There is a bus service, called ATAC, which avails several buses that require around 14min to 22min travel from the city center to the Roma Tiburtina. It is also possible that your bus finds a departure point at Anagnina, the other bus terminal in Rome. Operating nearly 6.5 miles (10.5 km) from central Rome, the terminal is accessible via a bus service. A travel time of roughly 28min is necessary to travel to the station from downtown Rome. In both stations, you will find refreshment-offering kiosks and restrooms.
Arrival bus station: There are chiefly two bus terminals that can serve as the endpoint for buses that complete their journeys from Rome. Modena Autostatzione is the first and is about 0.6 miles (1 km) from downtown Modena. Thus, you can take about 9min to stretch your legs while walking from the station to the city center. If buses tickle your fancy, you can enjoy travel services from one of the numerous SETA buses that travel the route. Buses from the stop near the station will take you to central Modena in about 5min. The other possible stop is Via Benedetto Bacchini. It is also in the vicinity of the city center at an estimated 0.7 miles (1.1 km) distance. Trekking from the terminal takes about 10min. The SETA bus provides travel services to those looking to get from Via Benedetto Bacchini to central Modena in nearly 7min. While both stations have restrooms, Modena Autostazione features a restaurant and shop for refreshments after a reasonably long trip.
Which bus companies travel from Rome to Modena?
If you want to buy tickets for the buses from Rome to Modena, you may only do so from a single company. Its name is Marino Autolinee, and it is a native Italian bus travel enterprise. Marino Autolinee operates a fleet of buses that serves various populated cities in southern Italy and Europe. While some trips by the company are direct, those from Rome to Modena allow for a transfer.
Marino Autolinee bus Rome to Modena
Marino Autolinee is the bus service that enables a single daily trip from Rome to Modena. The company’s buses from Rome to Modena are high speed, such that passengers need to spend approximately 6h 10min covering a road stretch that measures about 205 miles (331 km). The trip isn’t nonstop, and you will go through the single transfer allowed in the entire journey in Bologna city. Marino Autolinee is relatively lenient when it comes to changing travel dates. You have up to until 18h before departure to lodge a departure modification at no cost, after which you may have to pay a fine. The company also allows ticket cancelations and provides refunds. However, you may have to pay a fine when effecting ticket cancellations. Modifying and canceling tickets are some of the services conveniently available on Marino Autolinee’s online portal.
Rome to Modena: Services on Board
Besides fast travels, Marino Autolinee seeks to makes trips as comfortable as bus rides can get. All their cheap buses from Rome to Modena have leather lounge seats that allow for ample legroom and elbow room. If you desire to surf the internet with a phone or laptop, you can do so for free via the Wi-Fi installed in all Marino Autolinee buses. When it comes to luggage, passengers can bring three pieces of luggage at zero costs. However, one of the pieces has to be hand baggage. You may also include a foldable bike as part of your luggage. Marino Autolinee charges nothing for pets that weigh about 22 pounds (10 kg) or less in a carrier bag. If mobility is difficult for passengers with a disability, the company staff proves helpful if given a heads up about the situation before the departure time.
FAQs: Bus from Rome to Modena
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Modena 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 Modena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Modena, Terminal via Gottardi, located 3.3 miles (5.3 km) away from the city centre.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Modena Cathedral, a Romanesque masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage site known for its intricate sculptures and architecture
- Ghirlandina Tower, an iconic bell tower offering panoramic views of the city
- Enzo Ferrari Museum, a tribute to the legendary car manufacturer featuring classic and modern Ferrari models
- Ducal Palace, a grand historic building that now houses the Military Academy of Modena
- Mercato Albinelli, a vibrant market offering local produce, meats, and traditional Modenese delicacies.
- Taste traditional balsamic vinegar, a local specialty, by visiting a family-run acetaia for a guided tour and tasting session
- Dine at Osteria Francescana, a world-renowned restaurant offering innovative Italian cuisine by chef Massimo Bottura
- Stroll through Piazza Grande, the city's main square, surrounded by historic buildings and vibrant cafes
- Attend a performance at Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti, a historic opera house named after the famous tenor
- Enjoy a leisurely walk or bike ride along the Secchia River Park, a beautiful natural area perfect for outdoor activities.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
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- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rome to Modena
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Italiano (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 520, 720 Train: Leonardo Express
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