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Compare bus, train, flight, and ferry for Trieste to Modena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Modena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, while a flight costs an average of $517.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $476 Average price | $517 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Trieste to Modena
Compare the available ways to get from Trieste to Modena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Modena:
A train is $455 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Modena costing on average $476.
A train is $495 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Modena costing on average $517.
Other travel options to Modena take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 3h 30m 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.
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How to get from Trieste to Modena by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trieste to Modena is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:40 AM 8h45 Trieste 9:25 AM Modena $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:40 AM 8h45 Trieste 9:25 AM Modena $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:40 AM 8h45 Trieste 9:25 AM Modena $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Modena:
A train is $455 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Trieste to Modena costing on average $476.
A train is $495 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Modena costing on average $517.
Other travel options to Modena take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 73 trains per day.
- Around 36 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Modena as scheduled services by bus, train, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Rovinj and arrive in Cesenatico.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Piazza Oberdan and arrive in Modena, Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Modena station.
- Flights mostly depart from Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus to go to Modena by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Modena by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA to go to Modena by flight.
- 33 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
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