There are 12 ways to get from Barcelona to Modena by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), ferry, car, bus, train, or car ferry
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Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BCN - BLQ
5h 2m€36–205Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Ic
13h 29m€152–312Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry
- Drive from Port of Genoa to Modenacar
16h 11m€119–172Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Modena Terminal Gottardibus Itabus
18h€84–140Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BCN - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 57m€62–257Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BCN - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 58m€42–227Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BCN - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain
7h 53m€44–151Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane BCN - VRN
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 35m€53–271Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain
7h 53m€66–263Bus via Barcelona
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Milanbus FlixBus N1138
- Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Modena Terminal Gottardibus Itabus
18h 45m€92–149Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain
- Take the train from Parma to Modenatrain Ic
26h 51m€118–176Drive 1,092.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Modenacar 1,092.5 km
10h 33m€176–254
Barcelona to Modena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Modena is to fly which costs €35 - €210 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Modena is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €35 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Modena. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Modena Terminal Gottardi via Milan Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Modena. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Modena via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
The distance between Barcelona and Modena is 890 km. The road distance is 1092.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Modena without a car is to train which takes 13h 29m and costs €150 - €320.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Barcelona to Modena, including transfers.
Barcelona to Modena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Modena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Modena is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €35 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €320 and takes 13h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 18h.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Modena, Italy?
Vueling Airlines and Ryanair fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Modena via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 13h 29m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–90
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–70
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Modena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Barcelona to Modena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Modena is 1093 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Barcelona to Modena.
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