There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Modena by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Piacenza
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to PiacenzaIc
- Take the train from Piacenza to ModenaIc
3h 21m€19–58Bus via Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana482
4h 21m€13–35Drive 223.1 km
- Drive from Genoa to Modena223.1 km
2h 57m€35–51Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parma3283
- Take the train from Parma to ModenaIc
4h 49m€29–304Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale VirgilioSatam 2
6h 45m€26–36
Genoa to Modena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Modena is to bus via Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana Station which costs €13 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Modena is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Modena station. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Modena Station via Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Modena. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Modena via Piacenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Genoa and Modena is 245 km. The road distance is 223.1 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Modena without a car is to train via Piacenza which takes 3h 21m and costs €18 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Genoa to Modena, including transfers.
Genoa to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Modena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Modena is to train via Piacenza which takes 3h 21m and costs €18 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana Station, which costs €13 - €35 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Modena, Italy?
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Modena via Piacenza in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana 5 times a week. Tickets cost €13–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Piacenza to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Piacenza to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €14–21
Train from Genova Brignole to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €7–10
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Piacenza to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Piacenza to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €0–3
- Couchette Carriage
- €4–5
- Seating Carriage
- €6–8
Train from Parma to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €250–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–140
- Seating Carriage
- €23–29
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- satam@gruppolapanoramica.it
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana station.
Genoa to Modena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Piacenza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Modena is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Genoa to Modena.
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