How to travel from L'Aquila to Modica, Italy
The distance between L'Aquila and Modica is around 752km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from L'Aquila to Modica by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Modica → L'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Comiso (CIY).
- Duration3h 60m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Roma then take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Catania Centrale then take the bus to Modica.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Catania and then to Modica.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€57($57)
Multiple bus operators
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station then take the train to Siracusa and then to Modica.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€70($70)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Modica.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between L'Aquila and Modica
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Modica by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between L'Aquila and Modica is around 752km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (386 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from L'Aquila and Modica by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Modica is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Modica is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between L'Aquila and Modica. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Comiso (CIY). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from L'Aquila and Modica. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from L'Aquila to Modica. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 35m.
FlixBus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti and Itabus run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Modica. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Modica. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Comiso (CIY). instead which will take 3h 60m.
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 L'Aquila to Modica. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Comiso (CIY). instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Modica is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween L'Aquila and Modica
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 60m | €145($145) | 3 times a week | 752km (467 miles) |
| Bus to Roma, plane | 5h 55m | €66($66) | 3 times a week | 834km (519 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 11h 10m | €86($86) | 3 times a week | 997km (620 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 35m | €57($57) | once daily | 1,061km (659 miles) |
| Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking | 15h 35m | €87($87) | every 20 mins | 966km (600 miles) |
Bus and Train | 15h 20m | €70($70) | once daily | 1,036km (644 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 20m | €170($170) | hourly | 925km (575 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between L'Aquila and Modica
Bus companies
BonelliBus s.a.s.
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto
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