How to travel from Bolzano to Modica, Italy

The distance between Bolzano and Modica is around 1,252km (778 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bolzano to Modica by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ModicaBolzano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova and then to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) to Comiso (CIY).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paola then Siracusa and then to Modica.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence then Catania Via D'Amico and then to Modica.

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Modica.

  • Duration15h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bolzano and Modica

There are several options for getting from Bolzano to Modica by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Bolzano and Modica is around 1,252km (778 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,108km (689 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Bolzano and Modica by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Bolzano to Modica is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Bolzano and Modica is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bolzano and Modica. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bolzano to Modica. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paola and Siracusa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Bolzano and Modica. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bolzano and Modica. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bolzano to Modica. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence and Catania Via D'Amico. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 15m.

FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Azienda Siciliana Trasporti run regular bus services between Bolzano and Modica. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bolzano to Modica. We recommend that you take the bus to Verona - Aeroporto then fly from Verona (VRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Modica. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Modica is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Modica. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bolzano to Modica. We recommend that you take the bus to Verona - Aeroporto then fly from Verona (VRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Modica. instead which will take 5h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bolzano to Modica is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bolzano and Modica

Transport options from Bolzano to Modica
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5h 10m
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,270km (789 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 55m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,252km (778 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 35m
€260($260)
every 4 hours1,347km (837 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7hrs
€130($130)
every 4 hours1,342km (834 miles)
Train to Verona Porta Nuova, bus and plane7h 25m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,430km (889 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 60m
€150($150)
twice daily1,340km (832 miles)
Train
16h 30m
€140($140)
once daily1,526km (948 miles)
Bus
21h 15m
€110($110)
once daily1,615km (1,004 miles)
Car and Ferry
15h 5m
€230($230)
hourly1,531km (951 miles)

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Airports near Modica

The following major airports near Modica offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Modica
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Modica
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
208km (129 miles) from Modica