How to travel from Modica to Lake Como, Italy

The distance between Modica and Lake Como is around 1,148km (713 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Modica to Lake Como by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Comiso (CIY) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

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Bus, Train and Ferry

Take the bus to Catania then take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Lecco.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Siracusa, Roma Termini then Milano Centrale and then to Varenna Esino.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Como.

  • Duration22h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Bellagio.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Lake Como

There are several options for getting from Modica to Lake Como by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 22h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Modica and Lake Como is around 1,148km (713 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,113km (692 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Modica and Lake Como by plane and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Modica to Lake Como is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Lake Como is to take the bus which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Modica and Lake Como. It typically takes around 18h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Modica to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siracusa, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Varenna Esino. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 50m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Modica and Lake Como. Trains depart once daily and will take around 18h 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 Modica and Lake Como. It typically takes around 22h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Lake Como. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna and Como. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Modica and Lake Como. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 22h 40m 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 Lake Como. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Lake Como is Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Lake Como. 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 Lake Como. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Milan Malpensa (MXP) then take a ferry to Bellagio. instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Lake Como is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

How do I get from Modica to Lake Como

Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Lake Como

Transport options from Modica to Lake Como
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry + 2 similar
4h 20m
€180($180)
hourly1,198km (744 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 20m
€155($155)
4 times a day1,148km (713 miles)
Bus, Plane and Ferry6h 35m
€90($90)
every 4 hours1,280km (795 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
14h 55m
€130($130)
every 20 mins1,515km (942 miles)
Train
18h 50m
€230($230)
once daily1,598km (993 miles)
Bus
22h 40m
€89($89)
6 times a week1,573km (978 miles)
Car and Ferry
15h 25m
€230($230)
hourly1,528km (950 miles)

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Airports near Lake Como

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

BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Lake Como
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Lake Como
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Lake Como