The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
39 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
It's difficult to get from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni without transferring at least once.
Regionale TTPER 17406 · Regionale TTPER 901096:50 AM0h49Bologna Centrale7:39 AMModena Piazza Manzoni$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · Regionale TTPER 901137:50 AM1h09Bologna Centrale8:59 AMModena Piazza Manzoni$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 17416 · Regionale TTPER 901292:50 PM0h51Bologna Centrale3:41 PMModena Piazza Manzoni$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3906 · Regionale TTPER 901159:33 AM0h44Bologna Centrale10:17 AMModena Piazza Manzoni$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 901251:33 PM0h48Bologna Centrale2:21 PMModena Piazza Manzoni$61One-way1 transfer
Intercity 608+
Regionale TTPER 901293:04 PM0h37Bologna Centrale3:41 PMModena Piazza Manzoni$131One-way1 transfer
Intercity 606+
Regionale TTPER 901231:03 PM0h38Bologna Centrale1:41 PMModena Piazza Manzoni$131One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2456 · Regionale TTPER 901055:40 AM0h39Bologna Centrale6:19 AMModena Piazza Manzoni$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TTPER 901035:00 AM0h39Bologna Centrale5:39 AMModena Piazza Manzoni$61One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+
Regionale TTPER 901138:18 AM0h41Bologna Centrale8:59 AMModena Piazza Manzoni$231One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni:
A bus is $1 (€0.84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Modena Piazza Manzoni take longer:
Bus takes on average 40m.
The journey is about 9m faster (32m by train vs 41m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $12 (€9)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni trains for today, Sunday, May 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h54 | 11:27 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 11 | |||||
![]() | 3:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 4:59 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 5:59 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h49 | 6:39 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni run on average 21 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:53, the last at 18:50. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 3:53 AM |
Last train 6:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Modena Piazza Manzoni from $3 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Modena Piazza Manzoni, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Modena Piazza Manzoni
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Dante Alighieri.
- Ristorante da Danilo
- Osteria Francescana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Estense
- Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel
- Hotel Canalgrande
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the main entrance
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