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Emilia: Bologna to Parma via Modena: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 3-day version for May: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight.

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3
days
110 km
distance
3.0 h
driving
6
curated stops

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Day 1 Bologna

1 curated stop
Transit
none
Finish
~14:30
Temperature
12.0°C–23.5°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
14.6h
09:00
Bologna public porticoes-and-centre circuit bolognawelcome.com map ↗
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.
270 min · Bologna · Public streets, squares, promenades and viewpoints; confirm current roads, ZTL rules, parking, weather and access before travel
13:30
Ristorante Al Pappagallo alpappagallo.it map ↗
Savour a mix of traditional Bolognese and nouvelle cuisine in an exclusive setting.
60 min · Bologna · €60-90 for first and second courses, or tasting menu (price listed 2019)
open: Sun–Thu 11:00–23:00, Fri Sat 11:00–02:00

Time to spare on this day

One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.

Tours & day trips here →
Overnight here
e.g. I Portici Hotel Bologna · Collegio Universitario S. Tommaso d'Aquino a Bologna
Find a stay →

Day 2 Modena

1 curated stop
Transit
1h22
Finish
~15:25
Temperature
10.9°C–22.2°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
14.6h
10:25
Modena public historic-centre circuit visitmodena.it map ↗
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.
240 min · Modena · Public streets, squares, promenades and viewpoints; confirm current roads, ZTL rules, parking, weather and access before travel
14:25
La Messicana Torrefazione lamessicanacaffe.com map ↗
Enjoy expertly roasted coffee in a warm, inviting atmosphere.
60 min · Modena
open: Mon-Sat 08:00-23:00
Overnight here
e.g. Villa Gaidello Bed & Breakfast · Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 3 Parma

1 curated stop
Transit
1h39
Finish
~15:40
Temperature
12.8°C–24.0°C
Rainy days
~11
Daylight
14.6h
10:40
Parma public historic-centre circuit parmawelcome.it map ↗
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.
240 min · Parma · Public streets, squares, promenades and viewpoints; confirm current roads, ZTL rules, parking, weather and access before travel
14:40
Trattoria Corrieri search map ↗
Savor regional specialties like torta fritta and prosciutto di Parma.
60 min · Parma

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