There are 5 ways to get from Modena to Genoa by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Piacenza
best- Take the train from Modena to PiacenzaIc
- Take the train from Piacenza to Genova BrignoleIc
3h 53m€26–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana to Genoa482
4h 22m€13–30Drive 222.2 km
- Drive from Modena to Genoa222.2 km
2h 57m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Modena to ParmaIc
- Take the train from Parma to Genova Brignole3261
5h 4m€26–300Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti SulfureeSatam 1
- Take the bus from Voltri/Voltri Fs to Caricamento/Acquario1
5h 34m€34–47
Modena to Genoa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Genoa is to bus which costs €13 - €30 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Genoa is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena station to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Modena Station and arriving at Genoa via Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Genova Brignole via Piacenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Modena and Genoa is 247 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Genoa without a car is to train via Piacenza which takes 3h 53m and costs €25 - €290.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Modena to Genoa, including transfers.
Modena to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana station.
Modena to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Genoa is to train via Piacenza which takes 3h 53m and costs €25 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €30 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a train from Modena to Genova Brignole via Piacenza in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana to Genoa 5 times a week. Tickets cost €13–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Piacenza to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Modena to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €14–21
Train from Modena to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €7–10
Train from Parma to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €50–75
- 2nd Class
- €30–40
Train from Modena to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €40–65
- 2nd Class
- €19–26
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Modena to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €250–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €120–150
- Seating Carriage
- €26–35
Train from Modena to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- satam@gruppolapanoramica.it
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
- Phone
- +39 010 558 2414
- amt.spa@amt.genova.it
- Website
- amt.genova.it
Bus from Voltri/Voltri Fs to Caricamento/Acquario
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- amt.genova.it
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More Questions & Answers
Modena to Genoa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Modena to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Piacenza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Genoa is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Modena to Genoa.
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