How to travel from Modica to L'Aquila, Italy

The distance between Modica and L'Aquila is around 752km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Modica to L'Aquila by plane, bus, 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 L'AquilaModica if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Comiso (CIY) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Siracusa and then to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Roma Tiburtina then take the bus to L'Aquila.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania and then to L'Aquila.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Siracusa, Roma Termini then Terni and then to L'aquila.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to L'Aquila.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and L'Aquila

There are several options for getting from Modica to L'Aquila by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Modica and L'Aquila is around 752km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (386 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Modica and L'Aquila by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Modica to L'Aquila is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Modica and L'Aquila is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Modica and L'Aquila. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Modica to L'Aquila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siracusa, Roma Termini and Terni. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Modica and L'Aquila. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 10m, 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 L'Aquila. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to L'Aquila. 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 45m.

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Modica and L'Aquila. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 45m 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 L'Aquila. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to L'Aquila is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from L'Aquila. Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) 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 L'Aquila. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Rome (FCO) then take the bus to L'Aquila. instead which will take 4h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to L'Aquila is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Modica to L'Aquila

Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and L'Aquila

Transport options from Modica to L'Aquila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
€145($145)
every 4 hours752km (467 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 30m
€64($64)
every 4 hours831km (516 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
11h 45m
€85($85)
5 times a day1,030km (640 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 45m
€57($57)
once daily1,056km (656 miles)
Bus via Catania16h 35m
€90($90)
6 times a week979km (608 miles)
Train
16h 10m
€84($84)
once daily1,112km (691 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 5m
€170($170)
hourly920km (572 miles)

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Airports near L'Aquila

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

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from L'Aquila
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from L'Aquila
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from L'Aquila