There are 6 ways to get from Bologna to Modena by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, shuttle, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to ModenaIc
22 min€4–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Modena Terminal GottardiItabus
45 min€2–8Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Bologna to Modena45 km
55 min€3Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Bologna Centrale to Modena
1h€27–75Drive 44.7 km
- Drive from Bologna to Modena44.7 km
42 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bologna to Modena44.7 km
42 min€75–95
Bologna to Modena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Modena is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Modena is to train which takes 22 min and costs €4 - €260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Modena Terminal Gottardi. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Modena. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Bologna and Modena is 37 km. The road distance is 44.7 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Modena without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs €4 - €260.
The train from Bologna Centrale to Modena takes 22 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Bologna to Modena bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Modena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Modena is to train which takes 22 min and costs €4 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €2 - €8 and takes 45 min.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Modena, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Modena every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9 and the journey takes 22 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Modena Terminal Gottardi 3 times a day. Tickets cost €3–6 and the journey takes 45 min. Four other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–17
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- 2nd Class
- €16–22
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €250–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–140
- Seating Carriage
- €22–27
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- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Modena Terminal Gottardi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Modena Terminal Gottardi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Modena Terminal Gottardi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Modena Terminal Gottardi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
- Phone
- +39081/969167
- servizioclienti@leonettiroma.it
- Website
- leonettiroma.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Modena Terminal Gottardi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- https://www.leonettiroma.it/
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Bologna Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €27–75
- Website
- https://www.goopti.com/en/
- Shared
- €27–30
- Private
- €40–75
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bologna to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
TAXI NCC BOLOGNA
- Phone
- +39 392 177 4905
- Website
- lasiciliatour.com
TAXI CAT BOLOGNA
- Phone
- +39 051.4590
- Website
- taxibologna.it
Taxi a bologna
- Phone
- +39 338 160 0521
- Website
- taxiabologna.it
Navetta Italia, Vince Group Srls
- Phone
- +39 328 151 1513
- Website
- navettaitalia.com
Cotabo
- Phone
- +39 051 372727
- Website
- cotabo.it
Colombo Group
- Phone
- +39 349 362 7917
- Website
- colomboncc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Modena bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Modena Terminal Gottardi station.
Bologna to Modena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Modena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Modena is 45 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Bologna to Modena.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bologna and Modena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.