How to travel from Ostia to Modena, Italy

The distance between Ostia and Modena is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ostia 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Modena.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence and then to Modena.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Modena.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance443km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostia and Modena

There are several options for getting from Ostia to Modena by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Ostia and Modena is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Ostia and Modena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ostia to Modena is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostia and Modena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostia and Modena. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ostia to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porta S. Paolo, Termini and Bologna Centrale. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Ostia and Modena. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Ostia and Modena. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ostia to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fiumicino - Airport, Rome Tiburtina Bus station and Florence. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Ostia and Modena. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Ostia and Modena. The distance is around 443km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostia to Modena is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ostia and Modena

Transport options from Ostia to Modena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2hrs
€125($125)
every 4 hours373km (232 miles)
Fly to Florence (FLR), train2h 45m
€520($520)
every 4 hours386km (240 miles)
Fly to Venice (VCE), Train3h 35m
€125($125)
every 4 hours625km (388 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train4hrs
€115($115)
every 4 hours673km (418 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train4h 55m
€140($140)
every 4 hours753km (468 miles)
Train
3h 15m
€42($42)
every 4 hours417km (259 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€46($46)
once daily469km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€67($67)
on demand443km (275 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ostia and Modena

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Airports near Modena

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

BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Modena
PMF
Parma Airport (PMF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Modena
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Modena