How to travel from Genoa to Modica, Italy
The distance between Genoa and Modica is around 1,047km (650 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Genoa to Modica by plane, bus, 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 Modica → Genoa if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Modica.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€61($61)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Roma Termini then Siracusa and then to Modica.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
Bus
Take the bus to Villa S. Giovanni then Catania and then to Modica.
- Duration20hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Palermo then take the bus to Modica.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Livorno then take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Modica.
- Duration24h 50m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Modica
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Genoa to Modica by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 5hrs.
The distance between Genoa and Modica is around 1,047km (650 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 972km (604 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Genoa and Modica by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Genoa to Modica is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €61 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Modica is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Modica. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Modica. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Siracusa. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.
Trenitalia run train services between Genoa and Modica. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 50m, 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 Genoa and Modica. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Modica. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa S. Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni and Catania. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 20hrs.
Lirosi Linee, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Azienda Siciliana Trasporti run regular bus services between Genoa and Modica. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Modica. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Modica. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Genoa to Modica. We recommend that you fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Modica. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Modica is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €61 ($61).
Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Modica
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 5hrs | €61($61) | every 4 hours | 1,096km (681 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 1,306km (811 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | €86($86) | 5 times a day | 1,110km (690 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus | 6h 35m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 1,313km (816 miles) |
| Train to Torino Lingotto, plane and bus | 7h 10m | €82($82) | every 4 hours | 1,388km (863 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane and bus | 7h 10m | €79($79) | every 4 hours | 1,392km (865 miles) |
Train | 17h 50m | €130($130) | once daily | 1,402km (871 miles) |
Bus | 20hrs | €110($110) | 4 times a week | 1,542km (958 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 1h | €185($185) | once daily | 1,047km (650 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 50m | €145($145) | 6 times a week | 1,116km (693 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Genoa and Modica
Airlines
Blue Air
Bus companies
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
Lirosi Linee
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Grandi Navi Veloci
Airports near Modica
The following major airports near Modica offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Modica
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Modica
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 208km (129 miles) from Modica