Day trip from Milan to Modena
Modena lies 164 km (102 mi) south-east of Milan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 164 km (102 mi) apart, Modena is a realistic day trip from Milan: about 2 h 40 min each way by road.
| Milan | Modena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy |
| Population | 1.4 million | 184,732 |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Modena
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Staying in Modena
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Common questions
How far is Modena from Milan?
164 km (102 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Milan; by road roughly 200 km (124 mi).
How long does it take to get from Milan to Modena by road?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Milan and Modena?
No, both are on Europe/Rome at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.