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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Modena has to offer.

Where to Eat in Modena

If you’re looking for affordable options, Vecchia Pirri (8 Via Francesco Prampolini) and Piccadilly (9/11 Via Pietro Nenni) are great picks.

When to visit Modena

Modena in December
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Modena in December
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 19 miles from Modena. The shortest flight to Modena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Modena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Modena to Florence takes 1h 28m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £25 for a 2h 03m trip. The train station in Modena is called Modena, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Modena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 102 miles from Modena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Modena, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to Modena takes 80 miles and will cost you around £10. From Rimini, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Modena Milano 3, located 4 miles from the city centre of Modena. Modena Virgilio Fiera is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Modena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 19 miles from Modena. The shortest flight to Modena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Modena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Modena to Florence takes 1h 28m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £25 for a 2h 03m trip. The train station in Modena is called Modena, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Modena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 102 miles from Modena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Modena, including Itabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to Modena takes 80 miles and will cost you around £10. From Rimini, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Modena Milano 3, located 4 miles from the city centre of Modena. Modena Virgilio Fiera is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Modena

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Modena

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Modena

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £213 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Modena

Most booked hotels in Modena

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Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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B&b Hotel Modena
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Tiby Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£73+
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Ostello San Filippo Neri
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£22+
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Hotel Europa
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Modena

Hiring a car in Modena costs £11 per day, on average, or £33 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 116% cheaper than airport locations in Modena.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Modena is Full-size (Hyundai Staria or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Mokka or similar) is, on average, 6% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Modena costs £11 per day, on average, or £33 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 116% cheaper than airport locations in Modena.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Modena is Full-size (Hyundai Staria or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Mokka or similar) is, on average, 6% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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