How to travel from Modica to Matera, Italy
The distance between Modica and Matera is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Modica to Matera by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Matera → Modica if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Catania then Scanzano Jonico and then to Matera.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple bus operators
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 Castiglione Cosentin and then to Metaponto then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€62($62)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Catania then take a ferry to Nova Siri Scalo then take the bus to Matera.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€61($61)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Matera.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Matera
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Modica to Matera by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Modica and Matera is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (281 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Modica and Matera by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Modica to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Matera is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Modica and Matera. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Modica and Matera. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Matera. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania and Scanzano Jonico. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Sita Sud and Pugliairbus run regular bus services between Modica and Matera. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 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 Matera. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Matera is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Matera. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) 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 Matera. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Matera. instead which will take 3h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Matera is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Matera
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 5m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 600km (373 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 15m | €64($64) | every 20 mins | 647km (402 miles) |
Bus | 9h 45m | €59($59) | every 20 mins | 675km (419 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 9h 50m | €62($62) | every 20 mins | 645km (401 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 25m | €61($61) | once daily | 644km (400 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 10m | €90($90) | hourly | 599km (372 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Modica and Matera
Bus companies
Pugliairbus
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Sita Sud
Train operators
Airlines
Ferry operators
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Blue Jet
Airports near Matera
The following major airports near Matera offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Matera
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Matera
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 197km (122 miles) from Matera