There are 13 ways to get from Spain to Modena by plane, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), ferry, car, bus, train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BCN - BLQ
5h 2m€35–204Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain Ic
14h 33m€149–311Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry
- Drive from Port of Genoa to Modenacar
16h 11m€119–172Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan Lampugnano to Modena Terminal Gottardibus Itabus
18h€78–127Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMI - BLQ
4h 55m€48–215Fly Valencia Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane VLC - BLQ
5h 18m€62–235Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MAD - BLQ
5h 48m€59–244Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BCN - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 57m€61–276Fly Málaga Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane AGP - BLQ
5h 44m€59–311Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modenatrain
7h 53m€66–262Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Veronabus 1922
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Modenabus Catania– Dortmund
20h 34m€149–220Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Parmatrain
- Take the train from Parma to Modenatrain Ic
26h 51m€118–170Drive 1,092.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Modenacar 1,092.5 km
10h 33m€178–257
Spain to Modena by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Modena is to fly which costs €35 - €210 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to Modena is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €45 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain station to Modena. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Modena Terminal Gottardi via Milan Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Modena. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Modena via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.
The distance between Spain and Modena is 890 km. The road distance is 1092.5 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Modena without a car is to train which takes 14h 33m and costs €140 - €320.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Spain to Modena, including transfers.
Spain to Modena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Spain to Modena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to Modena is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €35 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €320 and takes 14h 33m, you could also bus via Milan, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h.
What companies run services between Spain and Modena, Italy?
Ryanair and Vueling Airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Modena via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 33m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Son Sant Joan Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
Flights from Son Sant Joan Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
Flights from Son Sant Joan Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
Flights from Valencia Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
Flights from Valencia Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–160
Flights from Valencia Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–160
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport via Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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Booking & Getting There
Spain to Modena bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Spain to Modena train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Modena is 1093 km. It takes approximately 10h 33m to drive from Spain to Modena.
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