The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan Centrale to Modena
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
101
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan Centrale to Modena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Centrale to Modena will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 101 trains that leave Milan Centrale for Modena on Fri, May 08, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.
Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 248510:05 PM1h58Milan Centrale12:03 AMModena station$231One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 · Regionale TTPER 901311:20 PM2h58Milan Centrale4:18 PMModena Policlinico$231One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 2483 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24859:20 PM2h43Milan Centrale12:03 AMModena station$231One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 901373:20 PM2h58Milan Centrale6:18 PMModena Policlinico$231One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 2177 · Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 20916:20 PM2h36Milan Centrale8:56 PMModena station$231One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88297:50 PM1h24Milan Centrale9:14 PMModena station$391One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88235:50 PM1h24Milan Centrale7:14 PMModena station$461One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88037:50 AM1h24Milan Centrale9:14 AMModena station$511One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 88256:35 PM1h39Milan Centrale8:14 PMModena station$391One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9649+
Regionale TTPER 174264:58 PM1h43Milan Centrale6:41 PMModena station$761One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Milan Centrale to Modena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan Centrale to Modena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Milan Centrale to Modena:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Centrale to Modena costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Modena take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
The journey is about 7m faster (1h 53m by train vs 2h 0m by car) and roughly $33 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€16) vs $53 (€42)). 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.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Milan Centrale to Modena train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Centrale to Modena trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h21 | 1:36 PM Modena | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h50 | 5:25 PM Modena | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h36 | 7:56 PM Modena | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h43 | 11:03 PM Modena | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 PM Milan Centrale | 1h58 | 11:03 PM Modena | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 7:20 AM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 · Regionale TTPER 90109 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h21 | 7:36 AM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan Centrale to Modena
Trains from Milan Centrale to Modena run on average 98 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 46m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 98 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 4:10 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo from Milan Centrale to Modena trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo trains will get you between Milan Centrale and Modena from $5 (€4). 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 Milan Centrale to Modena
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Centrale to Modena 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan Centrale to Modena
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Viale Monte Kosica.
- Ristorante da Danilo
- Osteria Francescana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Estense
- Hotel Europa
- Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for regional and high-speed trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and high-speed services
- 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
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access via Via del Pozzo.
- Ristorante da Danilo
- Osteria Francescana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Real Fini Via Emilia
- Hotel Estense
- Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1
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