How to travel from Bologna to Modena

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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Modena

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Modena 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 23m. 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 $3, and a train costs an average of $5.

Distance: 22 miles (37 km)

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from Bologna to Modena

How to get from Bologna to Modena by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Modena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17412
    10:50 AM0h31
    Bologna Centrale
    11:21 AMModena station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus2422
    4:30 AM0h45
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    5:15 AMModena, Terminal via Gottardi
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 752
    5:06 AM0h18
    Bologna Centrale
    5:24 AMModena station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3910
    11:33 AM0h25
    Bologna Centrale
    11:58 AMModena station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3908
    10:33 AM0h25
    Bologna Centrale
    10:58 AMModena station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2466
    9:50 AM0h31
    Bologna Centrale
    10:21 AMModena station
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:30 PM0h50
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    4:20 PMModena, Terminal via Gottardi
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM0h45
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    6:00 PMModena, Terminal via Gottardi
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee202
    3:50 PM1h05
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    4:55 PMModena, Viale Virgilio (Fiera)
    $81One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Bologna to Modena

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bologna to Modena, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bologna to Modena and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Modena

Travel to Modena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Modena.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Modena including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Modena is a bus with an average price of $3 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Modena:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Modena costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Modena is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to Modena take longer:

Bus takes on average 40m.

The distance from Bologna to Modena is approximately 22 miles (37 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Modena is:
  • Around 106 trains per day.
  • Around 22 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Modena as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Modena:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Modena station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Modena, Terminal via Gottardi.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Modena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, TPER spa to go to Modena by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Modena by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Modena with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 62 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Modena often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Rome, Florence, Naples, Sassuolo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Modena and these popular destinations at a great price.

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