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There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Modena by train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (Trenitalia), or car

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  1. Train via Bologna

    best
    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain train 9976 / ...
    2h 36m
    €44–125

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Modenarideshare rideshare 403.4 km
    4h 35m
    €17–22

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Modena Terminal Gottardibus bus Itabus
    5h 30m
    €21–90

  4. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane FCO - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Modenatrain train
    3h 29m
    €63–245

  5. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Modenatrain train Fr
    2h 56m
    €50–90

  6. Train via Rome Termini

    1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain train 9916 / ...
    3h 2m
    €44–141

  7. Drive  402.5 km

    1. Drive from Rome to Modenacar car 402.5 km
    3h 52m
    €73–105

  8. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane FCO - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Modenatrain train
    4h 17m
    €80–287

  9. Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane FCO - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain train
    5h 20m
    €84–242

  10. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane FCO - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Modenatrain train
    5h 46m
    €80–230

  11. Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane plane FCO - VRN
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain train
    4h 55m
    €91–249

Rome to Modena by bus

Calendar23Weekly Buses
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 385.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Modena, Italy?

ItaloTreno operates a train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 1h 57m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Modena Terminal Gottardi once daily. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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