There are 6 ways to get from Modena (Station) to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, taxi, shuttle, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Modena to Bologna43.5 km
1h 7m€3Line 760 bus, line 87 bus
- Take the bus from Bivio Stazione Centrale - Modena to Castelfranco Teatrobus 760
- Take the bus from Castelfranco Teatro to Porta San Felicebus 87
2h€4–8Drive 43.8 km
- Drive from Modena (Station) to Bolognacar 43.8 km
38 min€8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Modena (Station) to Bolognataxi 43.8 km
38 min€75–90Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Modena to Bologna Centrale
1h€65–110
Modena (Station) to Bologna by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modena (Station) to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €3 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Modena (Station) to Bologna is to train which takes 29 min and costs €4 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena (Station) to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Bivio Stazione Centrale - Modena and arriving at Porta San Felice via Castelfranco Teatro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Modena and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Modena (Station) and Bologna is 37 km. The road distance is 43.8 km.
The best way to get from Modena (Station) to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs €4 - €9.
The train from Modena to Bologna Centrale takes 29 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Modena (Station) to Bologna bus services, operated by SETA S.p.A. - Società Emiliana Trasporti Autofiloviari, depart from Bivio Stazione Centrale - Modena station.
Modena (Station) to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena (Station) to Bologna is to train which takes 29 min and costs €4 - €9. Alternatively, you can line 760 bus and line 87 bus, which costs €4 - €9 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Modena (Station), Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Modena to Bologna Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €4–8 and the journey takes 29 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Modena (Station) to Porta San Felice via Bivio Stazione Centrale - Modena and Castelfranco Teatro in around 2h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 840 000 216
- Website
- setaweb.it
Bus from Bivio Stazione Centrale - Modena to Castelfranco Teatro
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- setaweb.it
- Phone
- +39 051 290290
- Website
- tper.it
Bus from Castelfranco Teatro to Porta San Felice
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Schedules at
- tper.it
- 2nd Class
- €2–4
- 1st Class
- €3–5
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoOpti
Shuttle from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- GoOpti
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Modena to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Modena (Station) to Bologna bus services, operated by SETA S.p.A. - Società Emiliana Trasporti Autofiloviari, arrive at Castelfranco Teatro station.
Modena (Station) to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena (Station) to Bologna is 44 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Modena (Station) to Bologna.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Modena (Station) and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.