The average train between Bologna and Modena takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Bologna to Modena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bologna and Modena. The earliest departure is at 1:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Bologna is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Modena at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Termini and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Modena. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Modena station via Bologna centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Bologna to Modena train services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, depart from Roma Termini station.
Bologna to Modena train services, operated by ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Bologna to Modena train tickets online with ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità, ItaloTreno and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Modena is 330.3 km. The road distance is 388 km.
ItaloTreno operates a train from Roma Termini to Bologna centrale every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 2h 3m.