How to travel from Modica to Pietrapertosa, Italy

The distance between Modica and Pietrapertosa is around 616km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Modica to Pietrapertosa by bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania then Policoro and then to Oliveto Lucano.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Siracusa then Salerno and then to Potenza Centrale.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
🚀 Fastest
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ferry
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Pietrapertosa

There are several options for getting from Modica to Pietrapertosa by bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Modica and Pietrapertosa is around 616km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (262 miles)

It takes around 10h 45m to get from Modica and Pietrapertosa by bus.

The quickest way to get from Modica to Pietrapertosa is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Pietrapertosa is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Modica and Pietrapertosa. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Modica to Pietrapertosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siracusa, Salerno, Potenza Centrale and Albano Di Lucania. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Modica and Pietrapertosa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 40m, 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 Pietrapertosa. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Pietrapertosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania, Policoro, Policoro and Oliveto Lucano. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Grassani S.r.l. and Itabus run regular bus services between Modica and Pietrapertosa. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 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 Pietrapertosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania then Policoro and then to Oliveto Lucano. instead which will take 10h 45m.

The closest major airport to Pietrapertosa is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from Pietrapertosa. Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) and Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) 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 Pietrapertosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania then Policoro and then to Oliveto Lucano. instead which will take 10h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Pietrapertosa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Modica to Pietrapertosa

Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Pietrapertosa

Transport options from Modica to Pietrapertosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
10h 45m
€115($115)
6 times a week727km (452 miles)
Bus via Catania14h 25m
€70($70)
6 times a week885km (550 miles)
Train
12h 40m
€100($100)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 35m
€115($115)
hourly616km (383 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Modica and Pietrapertosa

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Airports near Pietrapertosa

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

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Pietrapertosa
NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Pietrapertosa
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Pietrapertosa