How to travel from Modica to Alessandria, Italy

The distance between Modica and Alessandria is around 1,158km (720 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Modica to Alessandria by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Comiso (CIY) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Alessandria.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Siracusa and then to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Torino Porta Nuova and then to Alessandria.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Siracusa, Roma Termini then Milano Rogoredo and then to Alessandria.

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania then Parma and then to Alessandria Train Station.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Palermo then take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Alessandria.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Alessandria

There are several options for getting from Modica to Alessandria by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Modica and Alessandria is around 1,158km (720 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,034km (642 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Modica and Alessandria by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Modica to Alessandria is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Modica and Alessandria. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Modica to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siracusa, Roma Termini and Milano Rogoredo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Trenord and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Modica and Alessandria. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 55m, 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 Modica and Alessandria. It typically takes around 22h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania and Parma. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 22h 10m.

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Modica and Alessandria. Buses run once a week and take around 22h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Modica to Alessandria. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Alessandria. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Alessandria is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Alessandria. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Modica to Alessandria. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Alessandria. instead which will take 4h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Alessandria is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

How do I get from Modica to Alessandria

Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Alessandria

Transport options from Modica to Alessandria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 6 similar
4h 50m
€270($270)
every 4 hours1,267km (788 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 15m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,158km (720 miles)
Bus to Catania, plane and train6h 15m
€150($150)
every 4 hours1,264km (786 miles)
Bus to Catania, plane and train6h 45m
€125($125)
every 4 hours1,316km (818 miles)
Bus to Catania, plane and train7hrs
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,316km (817 miles)
Bus to Catania, plane and train7h 10m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,350km (839 miles)
Bus to Catania, plane and train7h 20m
€115($115)
once daily1,178km (732 miles)
Train and Ferry
16h 50m
€145($145)
twice daily1,725km (1,072 miles)
Train + 1 similar
17h 55m
€120($120)
once daily1,567km (974 miles)
Train via Siracusa21h 55m
€135($135)
once daily1,471km (914 miles)
Bus
22h 10m
€105($105)
once a week1,723km (1,071 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
€160($160)
6 times a week1,193km (742 miles)

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Airports near Alessandria

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Alessandria
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Alessandria
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Alessandria