How to travel from Trento to Modena, Italy

The distance between Trento and Modena is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Trento 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.

👋 Also check out ModenaTrento if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Verona and then to Modena.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Modena.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trento and Modena

There are several options for getting from Trento to Modena by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2h 30m. 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 €29 ($29).

The distance between Trento and Modena is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Trento 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 Trento to Modena is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Trento and Modena, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trento and Modena. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trento to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and ItaloTreno run train services between Trento and Modena. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Trento and Modena. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trento to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Verona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Trento and Modena. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trento to Modena. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale. 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 Trento and Modena. The distance is around 190km (118 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 Trento to Modena is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Trento to Modena

Compare travel optionsbetween Trento and Modena

Transport options from Trento to Modena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€27($27)
5 times a day242km (150 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
€21($21)
once daily209km (130 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€29($29)
on demand190km (118 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.

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