How many days do you need for the Emilia: Bologna to Parma via Modena?

About 3 days, that is what this route's curated stops support end to end.

What is the Emilia: Bologna to Parma via Modena like in November?

The public route requires shorter-day and off-season checks. Confirm roads, parking, weather and walking access; keep marine, mountain and provider-led activities separate.

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Emilia: Bologna to Parma via Modena – Route Guide

Last updated: 2026-09-23

Bologna two towers — Emilia: the Food Valley — Photo: Ввласенко · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Follow Bologna’s porticoes through Modena to Parma over three days, with time to explore each historic centre on foot. Food producers, tastings, factories, car museums, tower climbs and events can be added as separate visits.

Emilia: Bologna to Parma via Modena is a 110 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as a 3-day trip; the plan below is the 3-day version for May, built from 236 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

days

110km

distance

Stops

236

curated stops

View ready-made plans 3-day plan · best time to go

The route

Bologna→ 45 kmModena→ 65 kmParma

What you'll see

Bologna public porticoes-and-centre circuit

Use lawful parking outside restricted streets and the official city-centre map for a bounded public circuit through Piazza Maggiore, the porticoes and the university quarter. Tower climbs, paid interiors, tours and events remain optional.

Bologna

Modena public historic-centre circuit

Use lawful outer or city parking and the official map for a bounded public circuit through Modena’s historic centre and public UNESCO square. Car museums, factories, paid interiors, tastings and events remain optional.

Modena

Parma public historic-centre circuit

Use lawful parking outside Parma’s restricted streets and the official historic-centre map for a bounded public circuit through public squares and streets. Food producers, tastings, theatres, paid interiors and events remain optional.

Parma

Choose your length

3-day plan6 stops · 3.0 h transit2 stops/day · 1 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Longer daylight generally suits the public circuits. Check current roads, parking, heat, weather, traffic and local access.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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