How to travel from Modica to Otranto, Italy

The distance between Modica and Otranto is around 741km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Modica to Otranto by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Comiso (CIY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania and then to Otranto Via Orte.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Otranto

There are several options for getting from Modica to Otranto by bus, car, ferry, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €69 ($69) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Modica and Otranto is around 741km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 489km (304 miles)

It takes around 12h 20m to get from Modica and Otranto by bus.

The quickest way to get from Modica to Otranto is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Otranto is to take the bus which will typically cost around €69 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Modica and Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take the train to Lecce then take the bus to Maglie - Stazione FSE then take the train to Otranto. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Modica and Otranto. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Otranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Modica and Otranto. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 12h 20m 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 Otranto. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the bus to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Otranto is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Otranto. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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 Otranto. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania and then to Otranto Via Orte. instead which will take 12h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Otranto is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

How do I get from Modica to Otranto

Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Otranto

Transport options from Modica to Otranto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
5h 35m
€200($200)
once daily1,801km (1,119 miles)
Bus and Plane7hrs
€185($185)
once daily1,272km (791 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 35m
€175($175)
every 4 hours741km (460 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€69($69)
every 20 mins835km (519 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 50m
€115($115)
hourly747km (464 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Modica and Otranto

Bus companies

Ferry operators

Train operators

  • Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

Airports near Otranto

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

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Otranto
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Otranto
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
236km (147 miles) from Otranto