There are 10 ways to get from Modena to Barcelona by plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, or car
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Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BLQ - BCN
5h 14m€35–153Train
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
12h 57m€149–307Bus
- Take the bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Milan Lampugnanobus Itabus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 25m€80–136Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Modena to Parmatrain Ic
- Take the train from Parma to Genova Brignoletrain
- Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
27h 34m€110–215Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
- Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane FLR - BCN
6h 10m€61–157Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VCE - BCN
7h 13m€41–175Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Modena to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BGY - BCN
7h 1m€65–259Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane VRN - BCN
6h 33m€52–218Bus via Modena - Autostazione
- Take the bus from Modena - Autostazione to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
- Take the bus from Milan to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1138
20h€95–144Drive 1,095.6 km
- Drive from Modena to Barcelonacar 1,095.6 km
10h 41m€176–255
Modena to Barcelona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Barcelona is to fly which costs €35 - €160 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €35 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Modena Terminal Gottardi and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
The distance between Modena and Barcelona is 890 km. The road distance is 1095.6 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 12h 57m and costs €140 - €310.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Modena to Barcelona, including transfers.
Modena to Barcelona bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Modena Terminal Gottardi station.
Modena to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €310 and takes 12h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 25m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, and ITA Airways fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Modena to Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–90
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Milan Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Modena to Barcelona bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milan Lampugnano station.
Modena to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Barcelona is 1096 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Modena to Barcelona.
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