Rome2Rio

How to get fromKarlsruhe to Modenaby train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

Find Transport to Modena

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Modena by train, plane, 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.

  1. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane FRA - BLQ
    5h 29m
    €128–375

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bologna Centralebus bus N422 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bologna - Autostazione to Modena - Autostazionebus bus
    12h 50m
    €64–106

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain train Ic
    10h 16m
    €89–546

  4. Drive 701.8 km

    1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Modenacar car 701.8 km
    6h 55m
    €111–160

  5. Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane STR - BLQ
    7h 19m
    €95–327

  6. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane FRA - FLR
    3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    6h 43m
    €159–517

  7. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane FRA - VCE
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain train
    7h
    €110–442

  8. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane plane FRA - VRN
    3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain train
    6h 42m
    €166–467

  9. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane FRA - LIN
    3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Modenatrain train
    7h 28m
    €80–300

  10. Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane ZRH - BLQ
    7h 15m
    €148–502

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zürich HBtrain train Nightjet
    2. Take the bus from Zürich to Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgiliobus bus
    14h
    €69–128

Karlsruhe to Modena by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Modena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 821.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Modena, Italy?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Modena via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Modena - Autostazione via Bologna - Autostazione in around 12h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides

More Questions & Answers