There are 4 ways to get from Modena to Genoa by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Train via Piacenza (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Modena to Piacenzatrain Ic
- Take the train from Piacenza to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3h 45m€25–103Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio to Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfureebus
- Take the bus from Voltri/Voltri Fs to Caricamento/Acquariobus 1
5h 32m€34–48Drive 222.2 km
- Drive from Modena to Genoacar 222.2 km
2h 59m€35–50Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modena to Parmatrain Ic
- Take the train from Parma to Genova Brignoletrain 3261
5h 14m€31–105
Modena to Genoa by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Genoa is to bus and line 1 bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Genoa is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Modena - Autostazione and arriving at Caricamento/Acquario via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio, Pra' 8/De Mari and Voltri/Voltri Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Modena to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Modena and arriving at Genova P.Za Principe via Piacenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Modena and Genoa is 245 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 45m and costs €25 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Modena to Genoa, including transfers.
Modena to Genoa bus services, operated by Satam Bus, depart from Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio 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 45m and costs €25 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Genoa, Italy?
You can take a train from Modena to Genova P.Za Principe via Piacenza in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modena - Autostazione to Caricamento/Acquario via Modena Casello A1 Nord Viale Virgilio, Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree, Pra' 8/De Mari, and Voltri/Voltri Fs in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Piacenza to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Modena to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Modena to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €40–65
- 2nd Class
- €19–26
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Modena to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- 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 daily
- 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
- 58 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 Satam Bus, arrive at Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree 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 59m to drive from Modena to Genoa.
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