How to travel from Florence to Modena

There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Modena including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Modena is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Modena costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Modena is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Modena take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 41m.

The distance from Florence to Modena is approximately 62 miles (101 km).

The average frequency per day from Florence to Modena is:

• Around 93 trains per day.
• Around 24 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Modena:

• Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Modena station.
• Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Modena, Terminal via Gottardi.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Modena, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, TTI Leonettibus, Autolinee Federico to go to Modena by bus.
• Travel with Italo, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Trenitalia, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Modena by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Modena with the following travel companies:

• 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus, Autolinee Federico.
• 4 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia EuroCity.

Omio customers who travel from Florence to Modena often also extend their vacation to go to Bologna, Milan, Rome, Naples, Sassuolo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Modena and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Modena to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Modena, you can taste traditional balsamic vinegar at a family-run acetaia, dine at the world-renowned Osteria Francescana, and stroll through Piazza Grande. Attend a performance at Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti and enjoy outdoor activities at Secchia River Park. Visit the Modena Cathedral and Ghirlandina Tower for stunning architecture, explore the Enzo Ferrari Museum, and discover local produce at Mercato Albinelli.

Two to three days in Modena is typically sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Piazza Grande, the Modena Cathedral, and the Ghirlandina Tower, as well as to enjoy its renowned culinary offerings like balsamic vinegar and local cuisine.