How to travel from Venice to Modena, Italy

The distance between Venice and Modena is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Venice to Modena by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Modena.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance193km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Modena

There are several options for getting from Venice to Modena by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 1h 50m.

The distance between Venice and Modena is around 193km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (88 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Venice and Modena by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Modena is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Modena, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Modena. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venice to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Venice and Modena. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Venice and Modena. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venice to Modena. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Venice and Modena. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Modena is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Transport options from Venice to Modena
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€23($23)
every 4 hours196km (122 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€29($29)
on demand193km (120 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