The distance between Como and Modena is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Como to Modena by train, bus 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 Milano Centrale and then to Modena.
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Take the bus to Milan and then to Modena.
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There are several options for getting from Como to Modena by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Como and Modena is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Como and Modena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Como to Modena is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Como and Modena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Modena. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Swiss Railways, DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and Trenitalia run train services between Como and Modena. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Como and Modena. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
FlixBus, RegioJet and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Como and Modena. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Como to Modena. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Modena. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Como and Modena. The distance is around 226km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to Modena is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | €62($62) | every 4 hours | 224km (139 miles) |
Bus | 3h 40m | €29($29) | 3 times a week | 241km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €34($34) | on demand | 226km (140 miles) |
DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano
Inter Saj
The following major airports near Modena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.