The distance between Bologna and Modena is around 37km (23 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 17min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bologna to Modena by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Modena.
Take the bus to Modena Terminal Gottardi.
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+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Modena.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Bologna to Modena by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 17min.
The distance between Bologna and Modena is around 37km (23 miles).
It takes around 17min to get from Bologna and Modena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 39min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to Modena is to take the train which takes around 17min and will set you back approx €10 ($10).
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Modena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Modena. It typically takes around 17min and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bologna and Modena with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 17min.
Trenitalia run train services between Bologna and Modena. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 17min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Modena. It typically takes around 35min and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and Modena with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 35min.
Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bologna and Modena. Buses run once daily and take around 35min on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Modena. We recommend that you take the train to Modena. instead which will take 17min.
The closest major airport to Modena is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Modena. Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Modena. The distance is around 45km (28 miles) by road and it will take around 39min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Modena is to take the train which takes, on average, 17min and will usually cost around €10 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 17min | €10($10) | every 4 hours | 37km (23 miles) |
Bus | 35min | €28($28) | twice daily | 41km (26 miles) |
Taxi | 39min | €110($110) | on demand | 45km (28 miles) |
Drive | 39min | €7($7) | on demand | 45km (28 miles) |
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The following major airports near Modena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.