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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Modena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Modena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $449.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $449 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Genoa to Modena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Modena:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Modena costing on average $43 (€36).
A train is $410 (€345) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Modena costing on average $449 (€378).
Other travel options to Modena take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $70 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 3h 28m versus 3h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Modena
How to get from Genoa to Modena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Modena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:30 PM 6h50 Genoa 6:20 AM Modena $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

11:30 PM 6h50 Genoa 6:20 AM Modena $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

11:25 AM 6h00 Genoa 5:25 PM Modena $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

9:15 AM 6h05 Genoa 3:20 PM Modena $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:30 AM 6h30 Genoa 8:00 AM Modena $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:30 PM 6h50 Genoa 5:20 AM Modena $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Modena:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Modena costing on average $43 (€36).
A train is $410 (€345) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Modena costing on average $449 (€378).
Other travel options to Modena take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Modena as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Modena, Terminal via Gottardi.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Modena station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Modena by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Modena by train.
- Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti to go to Modena by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Regionale.
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