The distance between Catania and Modena is around 891km (554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Catania to Modena by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Modena → Catania if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Catania (CTA) to Bologna (BLQ).
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Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Modena Nord.
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Take the bus to Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana.
Take the train to Piacenza and then to Modena.
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Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Bologna Centrale.
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Modena.
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There are several options for getting from Catania to Modena by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €89 ($89).
The distance between Catania and Modena is around 891km (554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 867km (539 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Catania and Modena by plane.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Modena is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €89 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Modena is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Modena. It typically takes around 20h 55m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Piacenza. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 20h 55m.
Trenitalia Intercity Night and Trenitalia run train services between Catania and Modena. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 20h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Modena. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Catania and Modena. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Catania and Modena. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and arrive at Bologna (BLQ). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Catania and Modena with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.
Ryanair and Wizz Air fly between Catania and Modena. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and and arrive into Bologna (BLQ). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.
The flight from Catania to Modena typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and and arrive into Bologna (BLQ).
The closest major airport to Modena is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Modena. Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Catania to Modena. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Modena is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €89 ($89).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2hrs | €89($89) | every 4 hours | 891km (554 miles) |
Fly to Milan Parma (PMF), Train | 2h 30m | €170($170) | every 4 hours | 969km (602 miles) |
Fly to Forli (FRL), Train | 2h 35m | €160($160) | 4 times a day | 895km (556 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 50m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 909km (565 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 16h 60m | €90($90) | twice a week | 1,253km (779 miles) |
Bus | 17h 15m | €70($70) | twice daily | 1,277km (794 miles) |
Train | 20h 55m | €150($150) | twice a week | 1,468km (912 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 15m | €105($105) | 5 times a day | 1,129km (701 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 35m | €180($180) | hourly | 1,170km (727 miles) |
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The following major airports near Modena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.