There are 4 ways to get from Venice to Modena by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 2h 31m
14€ - 95€
Cheapest option
Bus • 3h 45m
12€ - 16€
2 alternative options
Train, line 550 bus, bus • 4h 14m
13€ - 60€
Drive • 1h 57m
26€ - 40€
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Venice to Modena is to bus which costs 12€ - 17€ and takes 3h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Modena is to drive which costs 26€ - 40€ and takes 1h 57m.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Modena. However, there are services departing from Venice, Venice and arriving at Modena via Bologna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Venice to Modena. However, there are services departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Modena via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Venice and Modena is 141 km. The road distance is 193 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Modena without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs 14€ - 95€.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Venice to Modena, including transfers.
Venice to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice, Venice station.
Venice to Modena train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
- Distance: 141.2 km
- Duration: 2h 31m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Modena, Italy?
You can take a train from Venice to Modena via Bologna Centrale in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Venice, Venice to Bologna, Bologna once daily. Tickets cost 10€ - 13€ and the journey takes 2h 15m.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 15€ - 21€
- Base Standard
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
Train from Bologna Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 40€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 7€ - 10€
- Base Standard
- 19€ - 27€
- Base Premium
- 25€ - 40€
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 50€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 12€ - 17€
- Base Standard
- 27€ - 40€
- Base Premium
- 30€ - 50€
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 22€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 20€ - 22€
Train from Bologna Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 7€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 5€ - 7€
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 16€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 14€ - 16€
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Bologna Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 45€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 17€ - 24€
- Smart Low Cost
- 15€ - 21€
- Smart Flex
- 30€ - 45€
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Ferrara
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 40€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 15€ - 22€
- Smart Low Cost
- 13€ - 18€
- Smart Flex
- 28€ - 40€
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Modena
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 4€ - 6€
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice, Venice to Bologna, Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 051.350111
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Ferrara - Autostazione Via Del Lavoro to Cento Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 5€
- Website
- TPER spa
- 2nd Class
- 2€ - 4€
- 1st Class
- 3€ - 5€
Bus from Cento Autostazione to Modena Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 7€
- Website
- TPER spa
- 2nd Class
- 3€ - 5€
- 1st Class
- 4€ - 7€
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More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Venice to Modena is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs 14€ - 95€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 12€ - 17€ and takes 3h 45m.
Venice to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna, Bologna station.
Venice to Modena train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Modena station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Modena is 193 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Venice to Modena.
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