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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Piacenzatrain Ic
- Take the train from Piacenza to Modenatrain Ic
3h 26m€25–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadanabus 482
4h 53m€18–34Drive 223.1 km
- Drive from Genoa to Modenacar 223.1 km
2h 59m€36–52Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain 3283
- Take the train from Parma to Modenatrain Ic
4h 53m€30–57Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Caricamento/Acquario to Pra' 8/De Maribus 1
- Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus
5h 55m€26–36
Genoa to Modena by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Modena is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Modena is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Modena. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
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 26m.
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 26m and costs €25 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 26m and costs €25 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 53m.
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 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana once daily. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Piacenza to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- 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
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Piacenza to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 010 558 2414
- amt.spa@amt.genova.it
- Website
- amt.genova.it
Bus from Caricamento/Acquario to Pra' 8/De Mari
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- amt.genova.it
- 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
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 59m to drive from Genoa to Modena.
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