How to travel from Modica to Monopoli, Italy

The distance between Modica and Monopoli is around 585km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Modica to Monopoli 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 MonopoliModica if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Monopoli.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania then Taranto via Porto Mercantile and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Catania then take a ferry to Taranto then take the bus to Monopoli.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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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 Taranto then take the bus to Monopoli.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Siracusa then Caserta and then to Monopoli.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Monopoli

There are several options for getting from Modica to Monopoli by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Modica and Monopoli is around 585km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Modica and Monopoli by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Modica to Monopoli is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Monopoli is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Modica and Monopoli. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Modica to Monopoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siracusa and Caserta. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Modica and Monopoli. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 14h 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 Monopoli. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Monopoli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania and Taranto via Porto Mercantile. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run regular bus services between Modica and Monopoli. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 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 Monopoli. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Monopoli. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Monopoli is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 49km (31 miles) from Monopoli. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Monopoli. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Monopoli. instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Monopoli is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Modica to Monopoli

Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Monopoli

Transport options from Modica to Monopoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3hrs
€155($155)
hourly585km (363 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
€64($64)
every 4 hours633km (393 miles)
Bus to Catania, plane and train6h 15m
€175($175)
every 4 hours1,254km (779 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
€64($64)
every 20 mins758km (471 miles)
Bus and Ferry
12h 20m
€59($59)
once daily692km (430 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
14h 20m
€76($76)
twice daily807km (502 miles)
Train
14h 55m
€100($100)
3 times a week1,059km (658 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 45m
€100($100)
hourly649km (403 miles)

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Airports near Monopoli

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Monopoli
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Monopoli
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
244km (152 miles) from Monopoli