How to travel from Modena to Rome, Italy

The distance between Modena and Rome is around 387km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Modena to Rome by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO).

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train to Roma Termini

Take the train to Roma Termini.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance403km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modena and Rome

There are several options for getting from Modena to Rome by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Modena and Rome is around 387km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Modena and Rome by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Modena to Rome is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Modena and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Modena and Rome. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Modena and Rome with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 50m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Modena and Rome. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Modena and Rome. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modena to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Modena and Rome. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Modena to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Modena and Rome. The distance is around 403km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modena to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Transport options from Modena to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 5m
€140($140)
every 4 hours387km (240 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane2h 50m
€535($535)
every 4 hours401km (249 miles)
Train to Roma Termini + 2 similar
2h 45m
€45($45)
once daily389km (242 miles)
Train2h 50m
€40($40)
twice daily389km (242 miles)
Train to Roma Termini2h 50m
€40($40)
every 4 hours389km (242 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€53($53)
every 4 hours418km (260 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€61($61)
on demand403km (250 miles)

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Airports near Rome

The following major airports near Rome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Rome
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Rome
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Rome