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Transport Information for Modena

Tansport Information

The three closest international airports to Modena

The three closest international airports to Modena are:

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): Approximately 31 km away.

Parma Airport (PMF): Approximately 53 km away.

Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN): Approximately 83 km away

These airports provide various international and domestic flights, offering convenient access to Modena.

The best way to travel from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Modena

There are several ways to travel from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Modena, each with its own advantages:

1. Train
Take the Marconi Express from Bologna Airport to Bologna Centrale train station, then transfer to a train heading to Modena.

The best way to travel from Parma Airport (PMF) to Modena

The best way to travel from Parma Airport (PMF) to Modena depends on your preferences.

1. Train
From Parma Airport, you can take a taxi or a shuttle bus to Parma Train Station. At Parma Train Station, board a regional train heading towards Bologna Centrale or a high-speed train (Frecciarossa or Italo) if available. The journey from Parma to Modena takes approximately 35 minutes

2. Bus
The main bus operators for this route are FlixBus and Itabus2. Buses typically depart from Parma Airport and arrive at Modena’s main bus station (Autostazione). The bus journey takes approximately 55 minutes.

The best way to travel from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Modena

The best way to travel from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Modena depends on your preferences.

1. Train
Taking a train is the most efficient option. You can catch a train from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Bologna Centrale, then transfer to a train heading to Modena. The total travel time is approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes.

2: Bus
From Verona Villafranca Airport, you can take a taxi or a shuttle bus to Verona Porta Nuova Train Station. At Verona Porta Nuova Train Station, you can catch a bus operated by FlixBus or Itabus. Buses depart three times a day and take approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes to reach Modena.

Transport Hubs in Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna, a key region in northern Italy, has an extensive and well-integrated transportation network. Here are the major travel hubs for airports, trains, buses, and ferries:

Aiports:
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ): – The largest and most important airport in Emilia-Romagna.
Ryanair (FR): – Ryanair is the largest operator at BLQ, offering over 60 direct routes across Europe and North Africa.
Routes: London Stansted (STN) – Madrid–Barajas (MAD) – Dublin (DUB) – Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) – Valencia (VLC) – Palermo (PMO) – Catania (CTA) –
Ibiza (IBZ) – Brussels Charleroi (CRL) – Tenerife South (TFS)
Lufthansa (LH): – Germany’s flagship carrier connects BLQ to its major hubs, facilitating global travel.
Routes: Frankfurt (FRA) – Munich (MUC)
ITA Airways (AZ) – As Italy’s national airline, ITA Airways offers both domestic and European connections from BLQ.
Routes: Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – Milan Linate (LIN) – Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Parma Airport (PMF): A smaller international airport, mostly handling regional flights and some seasonal international routes.
AeroItalia (XZ): – An Italian carrier providing regional connections within Italy.
Routes: Comiso, Sicily – Trapani, Sicily
Fly One : – A Moldovan low-cost airline offering international flights.
Routes: Chișinău International Airport (RMO) – Chișinău, Moldova

Major Train Stations:
Bologna Centrale: One of Italy’s major rail hubs – High-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Italo) to Milan, Florence, Rome, Venice – Regional trains throughout Emilia-Romagna.
Parma:– Important regional stop on the Milan–Bologna line.
Modena: – On the Bologna–Milan high-speed and regional lines.
Rimini: – Key station for Adriatic coast access, especially in summer.
Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana: Designed specifically for high-speed trains only.

Major Intercity & Regional Bus Hubs:
Bologna Autostazione (Bus Station): – Main intercity and international bus terminal – FlixBus, MarinoBus, and local buses
Rimini Bus Terminal: – Coastal and tourist-area connections.
Modena, Parma, and Ferrara: also have solid intercity and regional bus links.

Emilia-Romagna doesn’t have major ferry ports, as it lies on the Adriatic coast but lacks deep harbours suitable for large ferries.
Ravenna (Porto Corsini/Marina di Ravenna): handles some small cruise ships and occasional ferries.
For major ferry routes (to Croatia, Greece), nearby ports like Ancona (in Marche) are used.

It is advisable to check the latest schedules for these transportation methods as they could be subject to change.