The cheapest and fastest trains from Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale 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 Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale without transferring at least once.
Regionale TTPER 90132 · Regionale TTPER 174196:22 PM0h48Modena Piazza Manzoni7:10 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 90108 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24559:00 AM1h13Modena Piazza Manzoni10:13 AMBologna Centrale$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 90124 · Regionale Veloce 39293:42 PM0h43Modena Piazza Manzoni4:25 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 90114 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 391711:38 AM0h47Modena Piazza Manzoni12:25 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 90128 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24715:02 PM1h08Modena Piazza Manzoni6:10 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 90124 · Regionale Veloce 39293:42 PM0h43Modena Piazza Manzoni4:25 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 90130 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39355:42 PM0h43Modena Piazza Manzoni6:25 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 90118 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39251:42 PM0h43Modena Piazza Manzoni2:25 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 90136 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39397:42 PM0h43Modena Piazza Manzoni8:25 PMBologna Centrale$61One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 90110 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39119:40 AM0h45Modena Piazza Manzoni10:25 AMBologna Centrale$61One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m 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 Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $0.70 (€0.56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 48m.
The journey is about 3m faster (41m by train vs 44m 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
Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:33 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h52 | 12:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:33 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h52 | 1:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 11 | |||||
![]() | 4:20 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h09 | 5:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h09 | 6:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale run on average 22 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 19:02. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 43m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 4:20 AM |
Last train 7:02 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Modena Piazza Manzoni and Bologna Centrale from $4 (€3). 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 Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Modena Piazza Manzoni to Bologna Centrale
- 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
- 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
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