How to travel from Lecce to Modena, Italy
The distance between Lecce and Modena is around 781km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Lecce to Modena by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Modena → Lecce if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Modena.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€95($95)
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Train
Take the train to Modena.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€75($75)
Bus
Take the bus to Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Modena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lecce to Modena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Lecce and Modena is around 781km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 762km (473 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Lecce and Modena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lecce to Modena is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Modena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Modena. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lecce and Modena with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 30m.
Trenitalia run train services between Lecce and Modena. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lecce and Modena. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lecce and Modena with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11h 35m.
FlixBus, Itabus and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Lecce and Modena. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecce to Modena. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Modena. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Lecce and Modena. The distance is around 862km (535 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Modena is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Modena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 20m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 781km (485 miles) |
| Train to Bari Centrale, Fly | 3h 20m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 788km (490 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 55m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 946km (588 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train | 4h 25m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,111km (690 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Train | 4h 50m | €84($84) | every 4 hours | 1,139km (708 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 3h 50m | €85($85) | every 4 hours | 981km (610 miles) |
Train | 7h 30m | €75($75) | 5 times a day | 831km (516 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 10h 50m | €50($50) | twice daily | 918km (571 miles) |
| Bus to Modena | 11h 35m | €50($50) | once daily | 879km (546 miles) |
| Bus to Ferrara Train Station | 15h 40m | €74($74) | once daily | 1,129km (702 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | €130($130) | on demand | 862km (535 miles) |
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Airports near Modena
The following major airports near Modena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Modena
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Modena
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Modena