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How to get from Modena to Bologna by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Modena to Bologna in Bologne, take the R train from Modena station to Castelfranco Emilia station. Next, take the 87 bus from Castelfranco E. Stazione station to Santa Viola station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to train station
Train - R
Bus - 8787
Walk to Bologna
Leaves from Modena

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Modena
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Bologna Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castelfranco Emilia
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castelfranco E. Stazione
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Lame
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Viola
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bologna
    Walk to
    Bologna
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via R, 30 and 23

To get from Modena to Bologna in Bologne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the R train from Modena station to Bologna Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Lame station to Santa Viola station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to train station
Train - R
Bus - 3030
Bus - 2323
Walk to Bologna
Leaves from Modena

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Modena
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Bologna Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bologna Centrale
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stazione Centrale
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    San Michele In Bosco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marconi
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lame
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Normandia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Viola
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bologna
    Walk to
    Bologna
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Modena to Bologna

The distance between Modena, Bologne and Bologna, Bologne is approximately 35.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Modena to Bologna by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bologne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Modena

Modena is located at Modena, Bologne and the nearest public transit station is Scuole Marconi.

Train stations close to Modena:

  • Modena Policlinico
  • Modena
  • Modena Piazza Manzoni

Bus stations close to Modena:

  • Scuole Marconi
  • Fanti FS
  • Finzi Bv Canaletto

Public transit stations close to Bologna, Bologne

Bologna is located at Bologna, Bologne and the nearest public transit station is Pontelungo.

Train stations close to Bologna:

  • Bologna Borgo Panigale
  • Casteldebole

Bus stations close to Bologna:

  • Pontelungo
  • Santa Viola
  • Giacinto

Funicular stations close to Bologna:

  • Bologna Aeroporto
  • Bologna Centrale FS
  • Lazzaretto

Alternative route by bus and train via R, 30 and 23

To get from Modena to Bologna in Bologne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the R train from Modena station to Bologna Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 30 bus and finally take the 23 bus from Lame station to Santa Viola station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to train station
Train - R
Bus - 3030
Bus - 2323
Walk to Bologna
Leaves from Modena

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Modena
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Bologna Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bologna Centrale
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stazione Centrale
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    San Michele In Bosco
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marconi
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lame
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Normandia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Santa Viola
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bologna
    Walk to
    Bologna
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Modena to Bologna?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 87.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Modena to Bologna?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 30, Bus line 23.

  • Is there a direct train between Modena and Bologna in Bologne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Modena to Bologna in Bologne?

    The R train line goes from Modena station near Modena to Bologna Centrale station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bologna Centrale station near Bologna in Bologne

  • How long does it take to travel from Modena to Bologna in Bologne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Modena and Bologna in Bologne by train and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Modena to get to Bologna in Bologne?

    Get on the R train from the Modena station near Modena in Bologne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Modena and Bologna in Bologne?

    Get off the train at the Bologna Centrale stop, which is closest to Bologna in Bologne.

  • When is the last train from Modena to Bologna in Bologne?

    The last train from Modena to Bologna in Bologne is the Ancona - Rimini - Bologna - Piacenza - Milano/Genova line. It leaves the Modena station at 12:22 AM.

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