The distance between Lucca and Modena is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lucca 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 Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale.
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Take the bus to Arrivo Firenze Stazione Leopolda and then to Modena.
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There are several options for getting from Lucca to Modena by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Lucca and Modena is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Lucca and Modena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lucca to Modena is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Lucca and Modena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lucca and Modena. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lucca to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Bologna Centrale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Lucca and Modena. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Lucca and Modena. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lucca to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arrivo Firenze Stazione Leopolda and Villa Costanza. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
VaiBus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lucca and Modena. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lucca to Modena. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Lucca and Modena. The distance is around 184km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lucca to Modena is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | €25($25) | every 4 hours | 205km (128 miles) |
Train via Prato Centrale | 2h 30m | €18($18) | every 20 mins | 178km (111 miles) |
Bus | 3h 35m | €17($17) | once daily | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €28($28) | on demand | 184km (114 miles) |
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The following major airports near Modena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.