- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
136
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Modena to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena to Bologna will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 136 trains that leave Modena for Bologna on Sat, Jun 20, 74 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 37 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 24 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 2467
Regionale TTPER 90108 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1705
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1799
Regionale TTPER 19597
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1799
FRECCIAROSSA 9301
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935
Regionale TTPER 18113
Regionale Veloce TTPER 1701Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Bologna 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 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Modena to Bologna:
A bus is $1 (€0.88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena to Bologna costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 46m.
The journey is about 23m faster (27m by train vs 50m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $11 (€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.
Direct services run with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Modena to Bologna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus TTPER B5610 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 6:20 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h09 | 7:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B5610+ FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 6:20 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h49 | 7:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B5610 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 6:25 AM Modena Policlinico | 1h04 | 7:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B5610+ FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 6:25 AM Modena Policlinico | 0h44 | 7:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17403 | 6:37 AM Modena station | 0h33 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 6:47 AM Modena station | 0h22 | 7:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 7:00 AM Modena station | 0h29 | 7:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90102 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 7:00 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h05 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90102+ Intercity 603 | 7:00 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h57 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90102 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 7:03 AM Modena Policlinico | 1h02 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90102+ Intercity 603 | 7:03 AM Modena Policlinico | 0h54 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19585 | 7:06 AM Modena station | 0h32 | 7:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 7:22 AM Modena station | 0h43 | 8:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 603 | 7:28 AM Modena station | 0h29 | 7:57 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90104 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 7:40 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h45 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9303 | 7:42 AM Modena station | 0h27 | 8:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90104 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 7:43 AM Modena Policlinico | 0h42 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17405 | 7:49 AM Modena station | 0h25 | 8:14 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 7:58 AM Modena station | 0h27 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 19587 | 8:06 AM Modena station | 0h34 | 8:40 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17425 | 8:17 AM Modena station | 0h29 | 8:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90106 · Regionale TTPER 17407 | 8:20 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h50 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90106 · Regionale TTPER 17407 | 8:23 AM Modena Policlinico | 0h47 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 583 | 8:24 AM Modena station | 0h26 | 8:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17407 | 8:34 AM Modena station | 0h36 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 8:58 AM Modena station | 0h27 | 9:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 19589 | 9:06 AM Modena station | 0h32 | 9:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8803 | 9:16 AM Modena station | 0h26 | 9:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90110 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 9:40 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h51 | 10:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90110 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 9:43 AM Modena Policlinico | 0h48 | 10:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 10:08 AM Modena station | 0h23 | 10:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90112 · Regionale TTPER 17409 | 10:20 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h50 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90112 · Regionale TTPER 17409 | 10:23 AM Modena Policlinico | 0h47 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17409 | 10:38 AM Modena station | 0h32 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 22453 | 10:48 AM Modena station | 0h32 | 11:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 | 11:08 AM Modena station | 0h23 | 11:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90114 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 11:38 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h53 | 12:31 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90114 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 11:41 AM Modena Policlinico | 0h50 | 12:31 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3917 | 12:08 PM Modena station | 0h23 | 12:31 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 | 12:58 PM Modena station | 0h27 | 1:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90116 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 1:02 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h08 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90116 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 1:05 PM Modena Policlinico | 1h05 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19597 | 1:06 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 1:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 1:39 PM Modena station | 0h31 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90118 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 1:42 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h43 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90118 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 1:45 PM Modena Policlinico | 0h40 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 1:58 PM Modena station | 0h27 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 19599 | 2:06 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 2:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90120 · Regionale TTPER 17415 | 2:22 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h48 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90120 · Regionale TTPER 17415 | 2:25 PM Modena Policlinico | 0h45 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17415 | 2:38 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 2:58 PM Modena station | 0h27 | 3:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90122 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 3:02 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h08 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90122 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 3:05 PM Modena Policlinico | 1h05 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19601 | 3:06 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 3:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 3:38 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90124 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | 3:42 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h43 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90124 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | 3:45 PM Modena Policlinico | 0h40 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597 | 3:48 PM Modena station | 0h26 | 4:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3929 | 3:58 PM Modena station | 0h27 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 19603 | 4:06 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 4:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90126 · Regionale TTPER 17417 | 4:22 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h48 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90126 · Regionale TTPER 17417 | 4:25 PM Modena Policlinico | 0h45 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17417 | 4:38 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3931 | 4:58 PM Modena station | 0h27 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90128 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 5:02 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h08 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90128+ Intercity 613 | 5:02 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h52 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90128+ Intercity 613 | 5:05 PM Modena Policlinico | 0h49 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90128 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 5:05 PM Modena Policlinico | 1h05 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19605 | 5:06 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 5:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 613 | 5:24 PM Modena station | 0h30 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 5:38 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90130 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 5:42 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h43 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90130 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 5:45 PM Modena Policlinico | 0h40 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 3933 | 5:52 PM Modena station | 0h28 | 6:20 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935 | 6:01 PM Modena station | 0h24 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 19607 | 6:06 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 6:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90132 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 6:22 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h48 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90132 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 6:25 PM Modena Policlinico | 0h45 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17419 | 6:38 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 6:58 PM Modena station | 0h27 | 7:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90134 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 7:02 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h14 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90134+ Intercity 599 | 7:02 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h00 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90134 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 7:05 PM Modena Policlinico | 1h11 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90134+ Intercity 599 | 7:05 PM Modena Policlinico | 0h57 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19609 | 7:06 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 7:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8823 | 7:16 PM Modena station | 0h26 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 599 | 7:38 PM Modena station | 0h24 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90136 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 7:42 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h43 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90136 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 7:45 PM Modena Policlinico | 0h40 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 7:46 PM Modena station | 0h30 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 7:58 PM Modena station | 0h27 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 19611 | 8:06 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 8:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8825 | 8:16 PM Modena station | 0h26 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90138 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 8:22 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h03 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90138 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 8:25 PM Modena Policlinico | 1h00 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 8:27 PM Modena station | 0h38 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 2091 | 8:58 PM Modena station | 0h27 | 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90140 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 9:02 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h08 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90140 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 9:05 PM Modena Policlinico | 1h05 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19613 | 9:06 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 9:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8829 | 9:16 PM Modena station | 0h26 | 9:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 9:38 PM Modena station | 0h32 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90142 · Regionale TTPER 3943 | 9:40 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 0h47 | 10:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90142 · Regionale TTPER 3943 | 9:43 PM Modena Policlinico | 0h44 | 10:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 3943 | 9:58 PM Modena station | 0h29 | 10:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 90144 · Regionale TTPER 17423 | 10:16 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h01 | 11:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90144 · Regionale TTPER 17423 | 10:19 PM Modena Policlinico | 0h58 | 11:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17421 | 10:24 PM Modena station | 0h33 | 10:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17423 | 10:48 PM Modena station | 0h29 | 11:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 3945 | 10:57 PM Modena station | 0h31 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5612 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:58 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h35 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B5612+ InterCityNotte 755 | 10:58 PM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 1h08 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B5612+ InterCityNotte 755 | 11:03 PM Modena Policlinico | 1h03 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Autobus TTPER B5612 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 11:03 PM Modena Policlinico | 1h30 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 765 | 11:08 PM Modena station | 0h27 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 755 | 11:41 PM Modena station | 0h25 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 12:05 AM Modena station | 0h28 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 12:13 AM Modena station | 0h24 | 12:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 17401 | 4:59 AM Modena station | 0h33 | 5:32 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TTPER 19583 | 6:06 AM Modena station | 0h32 | 6:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Modena to Bologna run on average 98 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 55 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€5) |
Trains per day 98 |
Direct trains 55 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, with strong permanent collections and rotating exhibitions in a large converted industrial space.
A major archaeological museum with Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections, housed in a historic palace near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings, ideal for first-time visitors and people-watching.
The world-famous covered walkway leading toward the San Luca sanctuary, popular for scenic walks, photography and local tradition.
One of the city’s most elegant and photogenic squares, fronting the Santo Stefano complex and loved for its atmospheric character.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with Bologna’s traditional slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and differs from the tomato-heavy versions found abroad.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. This is a classic Bolognese comfort dish, especially tied to festive family meals.
Layered baked pasta with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a signature Emilia-Romagna Sunday dish.
Highly regarded neighborhood trattoria known for careful ingredient sourcing and excellent handmade pasta, with a cozy and authentic feel.
Well-known romantic restaurant serving refined Emilian and Bolognese cuisine in an intimate former pharmacy space with polished service.
Very popular traditional osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta dishes in a lively, casual setting close to the university area.
Moderate by Italian standards: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Modena to Bologna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Modena to Bologna trains use the Modena to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Modena and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Modena has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante da Danilo, Osteria Francescana
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Modena. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Modena. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Modena: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Modena: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Modena: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Estense, Hotel Europa, Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel.
Modena, Piazza Manzoni is 1 km from Modena city centre. Public transport options include:
Modena, Piazza Manzoni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante da Danilo, Osteria Francescana
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Modena, Piazza Manzoni. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Modena, Piazza Manzoni. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Modena, Piazza Manzoni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Modena, Piazza Manzoni: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Modena, Piazza Manzoni: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Estense, Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel, Hotel Canalgrande.
Modena, Policlinico is 1 km from Modena city centre. Public transport options include:
Modena, Policlinico has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante da Danilo, Osteria Francescana
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Modena, Policlinico. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Modena, Policlinico: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Modena, Policlinico: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Modena, Policlinico: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Real Fini Via Emilia, Hotel Estense, Best Western Premier Milano Palace Hotel.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna Borgo Panigale is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Borgo Panigale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Patio, Trattoria Bonora
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Ticket office support is available at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Flyon Hotel, Hotel Bologna Airport, Hotel Del Borgo.
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