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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Modena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £125, while a flight costs an average of £598.
Distance: 1369 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£125 Average Price Cheapest | £598 Average Price | £69 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
32h 59m Average total duration 32h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.1 - 8.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Modena, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Modena:
A coach is £473 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Modena costing on average £598.
Other travel options to Modena take longer:
Coach takes on average 32h 59m.
You'll arrive about 14h 27m sooner (4h 1m by flight vs 18h 28m by car). Tickets start at around £598 compared to roughly £69 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Modena from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Modena is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Modena are Bologna, Parma, Reggio Emilia, Ferrara and Florence. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Modena on Omio.
Bologna is known for its porticoes, medieval centre and one of Europe’s oldest universities. The city feels lively yet grounded, with red-brick streets, elegant piazzas and a food culture that shapes daily life.
Parma is known for elegant squares, Romanesque landmarks and a food culture centred on Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma. Its compact historic centre and calm, refined atmosphere make it easy to explore.
Reggio Emilia is known for elegant squares, rich Emilian cooking and the Reggio Emilia approach to early years education. Its compact historic centre feels polished and local, with arcades, markets and civic buildings shaping daily life.
Ferrara is a Renaissance city in Emilia-Romagna, known for the moated Castello Estense and its Este past. Its UNESCO-listed centre is calm and elegant, with arcaded streets, palaces and a strong cycling culture.
Florence is known for Renaissance art and architecture, with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio shaping its skyline. Despite its fame, it feels compact and lived-in, with busy piazzas, artisan workshops and a strong Tuscan food culture.
Travel to Modena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Modena.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Modena:
A coach is £473 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Modena costing on average £598.
Other travel options to Modena take longer:
Coach takes on average 32h 59m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Modena as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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