How to travel from Modica to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Modica and Marsala is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Modica to Marsala by 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 MarsalaModica if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gela and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Gela then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Marsala.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance279km (173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Modica to Marsala by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 30m.

The distance between Modica and Marsala is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Modica and Marsala by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Modica to Marsala is to take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Marsala, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Modica and Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Gela then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Modica and Marsala. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gela. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Modica and Marsala. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5hrs 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 Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Gela then take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Modica and Marsala. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Marsala is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Modica to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Marsala

Transport options from Modica to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5hrs
€23($23)
4 times a week280km (174 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
€23($23)
4 times a week293km (182 miles)
Train to Canicatti', bus4h 60m
€29($29)
3 times a week344km (214 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€42($42)
on demand279km (173 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala