- Must visit
Museo Enzo Ferrari
Modern museum dedicated to Enzo Ferrari, with iconic cars, multimedia exhibits, and a striking futuristic gallery beside his birthplace.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
137
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan 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 to Modena will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 137 trains that leave Milan for Modena on Sat, Jun 20, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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 TTPER 1709 · Regionale TTPER 90117
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419 · Regionale TTPER 90139
Regionale TRENORD 2157 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1709 · Regionale TTPER 90117
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475
Regionale TRENORD 10857 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 · Regionale TTPER 90115
FRECCIAROSSA 8803
FRECCIAROSSA 8823
FRECCIAROSSA 8829
FRECCIAROSSA 9561
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan 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 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$21 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
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 Milan to Modena:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Modena costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Modena take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Modena trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9607+ Regionale TTPER 19586 | 7:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 8:55 AM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Autobus TTPER B0843 | 7:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 10:12 AM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455+ BUS LP607+ Regionale TTPER 90117 | 7:20 AM Milan Centrale | 3h37 | 10:57 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455+ BUS LP607+ Regionale TTPER 90117 | 7:20 AM Milan Centrale | 3h34 | 10:54 AM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+ Autobus TTPER B5615 | 7:50 AM Milan Centrale | 1h49 | 9:39 AM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 7:50 AM Milan Centrale | 1h24 | 9:14 AM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803+ Autobus TTPER B5615 | 7:50 AM Milan Centrale | 1h54 | 9:44 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611+ Regionale Veloce 3906 · Regionale TTPER 90115 | 8:00 AM Milan Centrale | 2h14 | 10:14 AM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611+ Regionale Veloce 3906 · Regionale TTPER 90115 | 8:00 AM Milan Centrale | 2h17 | 10:17 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9611+ Regionale TTPER 19588 | 8:00 AM Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 9:55 AM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2457 · Regionale TTPER 34073 · Autobus TTPER B0847 | 8:15 AM Milan Centrale | 3h22 | 11:37 AM Modena station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 2157 · Regionale TTPER 33501 · Autobus TTPER B0849 | 8:20 AM Milan Centrale | 3h52 | 12:12 PM Modena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ BUS L580A | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 2h13 | 10:43 AM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Regionale TTPER 90117+ BUS L580A | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 2h27 | 10:57 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9613+ Regionale TTPER 90117+ BUS L580A | 8:30 AM Milan Centrale | 2h24 | 10:54 AM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9615+ Regionale Veloce 3908 · Autobus TTPER B5617 | 8:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2h31 | 11:29 AM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9615+ Regionale Veloce 3908 · Autobus TTPER B5617 | 8:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2h36 | 11:34 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9615+ Regionale Veloce 3908 | 8:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2h00 | 10:58 AM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9619+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 90119 | 9:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2h23 | 12:21 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9619+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 90119 | 9:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2h18 | 12:16 PM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9619+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 | 9:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2h00 | 11:58 AM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2161 · Autobus TRENORD 61A · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 10:20 AM Milan Centrale | 3h17 | 1:37 PM Modena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9623+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 | 10:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2h00 | 12:58 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8807+ Intercity 606 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1h48 | 1:23 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9625+ Regionale TTPER 17414 | 11:40 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h40 | 1:20 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9627+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 90125 | 11:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2h23 | 2:21 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9627+ Regionale TTPER 19596 | 11:58 AM Milan Centrale | 1h49 | 1:47 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9627+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale TTPER 90125 | 11:58 AM Milan Centrale | 2h20 | 2:18 PM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale TTPER 90127 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h51 | 3:01 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale TTPER 90127 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h48 | 2:58 PM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h11 | 2:21 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415 · Regionale TTPER 90127 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h43 | 2:58 PM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h21 | 2:36 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415 · Regionale TTPER 90127 | 12:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h46 | 3:01 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9631+ Regionale TTPER 19600 | 1:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 2:55 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale TTPER 90179 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h46 | 2:56 PM Modena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale TTPER 17416 | 1:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h11 | 3:21 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 · Regionale TTPER 90131 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 4:21 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h16 | 3:36 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 · Regionale TTPER 90131 | 1:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h58 | 4:18 PM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+ Intercity 608+ Regionale TTPER 90129 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h03 | 3:38 PM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+ Intercity 608 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h51 | 3:26 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8811+ Intercity 608+ Regionale TTPER 90129 | 1:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h06 | 3:41 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 597 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 1h58 | 3:46 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale TTPER 90131 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 2h33 | 4:21 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale TTPER 90131 | 1:48 PM Milan Centrale | 2h30 | 4:18 PM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9637+ Regionale TTPER 19604 | 1:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1h57 | 3:55 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9639+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478 | 2:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h51 | 4:21 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8813 · FRECCIAROSSA 8820 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h03 | 4:38 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9641+ Regionale TTPER 19614 | 3:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 4:55 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 613+ Regionale TTPER 90135 | 3:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h33 | 5:38 PM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 613 | 3:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h17 | 5:22 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 613+ Regionale TTPER 90135 | 3:05 PM Milan Centrale | 2h36 | 5:41 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 90137 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 6:21 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h16 | 5:36 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale TTPER 90137 | 3:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h58 | 6:18 PM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9643+ Intercity 590 | 3:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h35 | 5:15 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9643+ Intercity 590+ Regionale TTPER 90135 | 3:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h01 | 5:41 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9643+ Intercity 590+ Regionale TTPER 90135 | 3:40 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h58 | 5:38 PM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9645+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale TTPER 90137 | 4:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2h21 | 6:21 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9645+ Regionale TTPER 19616 | 4:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 5:55 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9645+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale TTPER 90137 | 4:00 PM Milan Centrale | 2h18 | 6:18 PM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h21 | 6:36 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419 · Regionale TTPER 90139 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h46 | 7:01 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419 · Regionale TTPER 90139 | 4:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h43 | 6:58 PM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9647+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 | 4:30 PM Milan Centrale | 1h51 | 6:21 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8819+ Regionale TTPER 90187 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 4:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h01 | 6:36 PM Modena station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ Regionale TTPER 17426 | 4:58 PM Milan Centrale | 1h43 | 6:41 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ Regionale TTPER 17426 · Regionale TTPER 90139 | 4:58 PM Milan Centrale | 2h00 | 6:58 PM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9649+ Regionale TTPER 17426 · Regionale TTPER 90139 | 4:58 PM Milan Centrale | 2h03 | 7:01 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ Regionale TTPER 19618 | 5:05 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h50 | 6:55 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9555+ Regionale TTPER 22454 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h54 | 7:04 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale TTPER 90143 | 5:20 PM Milan Centrale | 3h01 | 8:21 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale TTPER 90143 | 5:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h58 | 8:18 PM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 5:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h24 | 7:44 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 5:40 PM Milan Centrale | 1h56 | 7:36 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 2295 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 5:41 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h15 | 7:56 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823+ Regionale TTPER 90141 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h51 | 7:41 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823+ Regionale TTPER 90141 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h48 | 7:38 PM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h24 | 7:14 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 6:00 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h36 | 7:36 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h10 | 8:25 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 · Regionale TTPER 90145 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h43 | 8:58 PM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 · Regionale TTPER 90145 | 6:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h46 | 9:01 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 2091 · Autobus TTPER B5613 | 6:31 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h16 | 9:47 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 6:31 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h25 | 8:56 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10895 · Regionale TTPER 2091 · Autobus TTPER B5613 | 6:31 PM Milan Rogoredo | 3h11 | 9:42 PM Modena Policlinico | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825+ Regionale TTPER 90145 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h26 | 9:01 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825+ Regionale TTPER 90145 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 2h23 | 8:58 PM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 1h39 | 8:14 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9661+ Regionale TTPER 19622 | 7:00 PM Milan Centrale | 1h55 | 8:55 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9563+ Intercity 596 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h58 | 9:08 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 7:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h16 | 9:36 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h24 | 9:14 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829+ Autobus TTPER B5613 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h52 | 9:42 PM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829+ Autobus TTPER B5613 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h57 | 9:47 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9567 · FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 8:10 PM Milan Centrale | 2h06 | 10:16 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10883 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 8:31 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h24 | 10:55 PM Modena station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 9:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h51 | 11:06 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 1h49 | 11:39 PM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:05 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h58 | 12:03 AM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:28 PM Milan Rogoredo | 1h35 | 12:03 AM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 10:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h26 | 12:11 AM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Intercity 603 | 5:10 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h16 | 7:26 AM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1797 · Regionale TTPER 90109 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h24 | 7:39 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1797 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h05 | 7:20 AM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1797 · Regionale TTPER 90109 | 5:15 AM Milan Centrale | 2h21 | 7:36 AM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 5:30 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h10 | 7:40 AM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603+ Regionale TTPER 90109 | 5:35 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h01 | 7:36 AM Modena Policlinico | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 603 | 5:35 AM Milan Rogoredo | 1h51 | 7:26 AM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603+ Regionale TTPER 90109 | 5:35 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h04 | 7:39 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583 | 6:05 AM Milan Centrale | 2h17 | 8:22 AM Modena station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Milan to Modena run on average 117 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 46m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 117 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Modena — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Modena trip today.
Modern museum dedicated to Enzo Ferrari, with iconic cars, multimedia exhibits, and a striking futuristic gallery beside his birthplace.
Major state art gallery with Este collections, including paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and works linked to the duchy of Modena.
City museum covering archaeology, local history, and collections that explain Modena’s civic and cultural development.
The monumental heart of Modena and UNESCO-listed main square, ideal for appreciating the cathedral, tower, and civic buildings together.
The main historic shopping and walking street through central Modena, lined with arcades, elegant buildings, and constant pedestrian activity.
Lively central area around the historic market, popular for local atmosphere, architecture, and everyday city life rather than dining alone.
Small ring-shaped pasta stuffed with pork, prosciutto, and Parmigiano Reggiano, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive dish of Emilia.
Large fresh pasta parcels filled with ricotta and spinach, usually dressed with butter and sage. A beloved Modenese first course found in local trattorie.
Pig's trotter skin stuffed with seasoned pork sausage meat, slowly cooked and often served with lentils. It is one of Modena's most famous protected specialties.
World-famous fine dining restaurant led by Massimo Bottura, known for highly creative cuisine rooted in Emilia traditions in an elegant setting.
A celebrated intimate restaurant connected to an old delicatessen, renowned for refined traditional cuisine and an authentic historic atmosphere.
Modern, more casual sibling to Osteria Francescana, offering inventive Emilian dishes in a relaxed contemporary atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: coffee and casual meals are reasonable, while balsamic-focused dining and central hotels cost more.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included; otherwise round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Small change is fine in cafés; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Modena Railway Station, Modena -> Piazza Grande, Modena
Traveling between Milan and Modena is a breeze thanks to the efficient train connections available. You can choose from several providers, including Regionale, Frecciarossa, and Intercity. These services offer comfortable rides with varying travel times to suit your schedule, making it easy to explore the rich culture and attractions of both cities. Whether you're heading for business or leisure, you'll find that taking the train is an excellent way to enjoy Italy's scenic landscapes along the journey!
The train connection from Milan to Modena takes approximately 46 minutes and offers up to 8 direct connections per day. Passengers can board trains at Milano Centrale, Milano Porta Garibaldi, Milano Lambrate, or Milano Rogoredo before arriving directly in Modena.
The first daily train from Milan to Modena departs at 05:01, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful city of Modena. The last train of the day leaves at 21:05, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their evening before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for a train journey between Milan and Modena is €15. The average ticket price typically hovers around €17, making it an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Italian cities.
Welcome to Modena, where history and architecture intertwine beautifully! Our first stop is the Modena Cathedral (Duomo di Modena), a UNESCO World Heritage site completed in 1099 that showcases Romanesque artistry at its finest. This magnificent cathedral not only serves as a spiritual center but also symbolizes the city’s rich cultural heritage, with intricate sculptures and stunning frescoes that tell stories of faith and community.
Next, we’ll gaze up at the Ghirlandina Tower, an iconic symbol of Modena standing tall since the 12th century. Its unique octagonal shape and exquisite brickwork make it one of Italy's most recognizable towers; climbing to its summit rewards you with breathtaking views over the cityscape. The tower has historically served both practical purposes—like housing bells—and ceremonial ones, marking important events throughout Modena's vibrant past.
Finally, let’s explore Palazzo Ducale, once home to Este dukes who ruled this region for centuries. This grand palace boasts opulent Baroque architecture and lush gardens that reflect their power and influence during Renaissance times. Today it houses military barracks but remains significant for visitors eager to understand how nobility shaped not just this building but all of Modena itself through artful design and political prowess.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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.

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