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Compare train and bus for Modena to Bologna
Omio 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)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$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 |
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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.
Travel optionsfrom Modena to Bologna
How to get from Modena to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Modena to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39356:01 PM0h24Modena station6:25 PMBologna Centrale$51One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39356:01 PM0h24Modena station6:25 PMBologna Centrale$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 93016:47 AM0h22Modena station7:09 AMBologna Centrale$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 174057:49 AM0h25Modena station8:14 AMBologna Centrale$51One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39211:03 PM0h26Modena station1:29 PMBologna Centrale$51One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 39251:58 PM0h27Modena station2:25 PMBologna Centrale$51One-way0 transfers
BUS LP60710:55 AM0h50Modena station11:45 AMBologna Centrale$61One-way0 transfers
220511:35 PM0h45Modena, Terminal via Gottardi12:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:30 AM0h45Modena, Terminal via Gottardi12:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$81One-way0 transfers
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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.
- Around 98 trains per day.
- Around 24 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modena and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Modena station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Modena, Terminal via Gottardi and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus.
- 55 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
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