How to travel from Parma to Modena

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

The cheapest way to travel from Parma to Modena is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $0.66 (€0.53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Modena costing on average $8 (€7).

The fastest way to travel from Parma to Modena is by train with an average journey time of 1h 1m.

Other travel options to Modena take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 29m.

The distance from Parma to Modena is approximately 31 miles (50 km).

The average frequency per day from Parma to Modena is:

• Around 72 trains per day.
• Around 19 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma 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 Parma to Modena:

• Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Modena station.
• Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Modena, Station.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus to go to Modena by bus.
• Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Modena by train.

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

• 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus.
• 46 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.

Omio customers who travel from Parma to Modena often also extend their vacation to go to Bologna, Milan, Rome, Florence, Naples. 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.