There are 7 ways to get from Modena to Vatican City by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Modena to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain 9927 / ...
2h 25m€44–79Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Modena to Rome402.9 km
5h 8m€21Bus
- Take the bus from Modena - Autostazione to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
5h 27m€22–38Drive 401.2 km
- Drive from Modena to Romecar 401.2 km
3h 49m€65–94Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Modena to Roma Terminitrain Fr
2h 58m€55–95Train via Modena (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr
2h 59m€39–94Bus via Modena Terminal Gottardi
- Take the bus from Modena Terminal Gottardi to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus 30 / ...
5h 42m€24–39
Modena to Vatican City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Modena to Vatican City is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Modena to Vatican City is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Modena to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Modena - Autostazione and arriving at Termini via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Modena and arriving at Roma Termini. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Modena and Vatican City is 389 km. The road distance is 401.2 km.
The best way to get from Modena to Vatican City without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Modena to Vatican City, including transfers.
Modena to Vatican City bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Modena Terminal Gottardi station.
Modena to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Modena station.
The best way to get from Modena to Vatican City is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 25m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Modena, Italy and Vatican City?
You can take a train from Modena to Roma Termini via Bologna Centrale in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, TTI Leonettibus SRL operates a bus from Modena - Autostazione to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina once a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Modena to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39081/969167
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
Bus from Modena - Autostazione to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Modena to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Modena to Vatican City bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
Modena to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modena to Vatican City is 401 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Modena to Vatican City.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Modena and Vatican City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.