Modena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Modena
With a population of 158.886, Modena is a must-see destination in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Modena deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Modena
How to Get to Modena
Plane
Although Modena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 31 km from Modena. The shortest flight to Modena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 10m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Modena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Modena to Milan takes 0h 56m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £7 for a 1h 09m trip. The train station in Modena is called Modena, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Modena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 164 km from Modena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Modena, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Florence, the bus ride to Modena takes 97 km and will cost you around £26. From Parma, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 137 km. The most popular bus station is Modena Milano 3, located 6 km from the city centre of Modena. Modena Virgilio Fiera is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Modena
Where to stay in Modena
Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £169 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Modena
Most booked hotels in Modena
Hiring a car in Modena
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Modena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.59 and £26.12. The most frequently booked car type in Modena is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Astra or similar) is, on average, 89% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.