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The 12 Best Day Trips from Reggio nell'Emilia

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy, led by Milan, Genoa, Bologna. The closest is Modena, about 35 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Reggio nell'Emilia at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Milan142 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Genoa138 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Bologna60 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Florence113 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Verona87 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Padua126 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Brescia99 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Parma27 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Modena24 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Livorno131 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ferrara80 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Forlì124 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Reggio nell'Emilia

  1. 1

    Milan, Italy

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-west of Reggio nell'Emilia4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Ago, filo e nodo.

    Also nearby: Quarto Oggiaro, Monza, Bergamo.

  2. 2

    Genoa, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km west of Reggio nell'Emilia4 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Bologna, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km east of Reggio nell'Emilia2 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Florence, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-east of Reggio nell'Emilia3 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Verona, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north of Reggio nell'Emilia2 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Padua, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-east of Reggio nell'Emilia4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Brescia, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Reggio nell'Emilia3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Parma, Italy

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-west of Reggio nell'Emilia1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Modena, Italy

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km east of Reggio nell'Emilia1 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Livorno, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Reggio nell'Emilia4 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ferrara, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km east of Reggio nell'Emilia2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Forlì, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-east of Reggio nell'Emilia3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Reggio nell'Emilia to Milan

A realistic pace for Milan, 142 km from Reggio nell'Emilia. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Reggio nell'Emilia
  2. 09:45Arrive in Milan (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Ago, filo e nodo
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Milan
  6. 15:45Head back to Reggio nell'Emilia
  7. 18:00Home in Reggio nell'Emilia

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Reggio nell'Emilia?
The best day trips from Reggio nell'Emilia are Milan, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, Verona. The closest is Modena, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Reggio nell'Emilia?
Modena is the closest, 24 km east of Reggio nell'Emilia, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Reggio nell'Emilia?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Reggio nell'Emilia: Modena (35 min), Parma (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Reggio nell'Emilia for a day out?
Milan is the largest city in day-trip range, 142 km north-west of Reggio nell'Emilia and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Reggio nell'Emilia?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Milan at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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