How to travel from Modica to Pompei, Italy
The distance between Modica and Pompei is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Modica to Pompei by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pompei → Modica if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Valletta then fly from Malta (MLA) to Naples (NAP).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Siracusa and then to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€71($71)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Catania then take the train to Salerno.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€57($57)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Catania and then to Salerno.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€57($57)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Catania Airport and then to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Pompei.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Pompei
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Modica to Pompei by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Modica and Pompei is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Modica and Pompei by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Modica to Pompei is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Pompei is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Modica and Pompei. We recommend that you take a ferry to Valletta then fly from Malta (MLA) to Naples (NAP). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Modica and Pompei. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Pompei. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania and Salerno. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti and FlixBus run regular bus services between Modica and Pompei. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 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 Pompei. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP). instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Pompei is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Pompei. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Pompei. We recommend that you take the train to Siracusa and then to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 8h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Pompei is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).
Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Pompei
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 35m | €215($215) | once daily | 722km (448 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | €75($75) | every 4 hours | 566km (352 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 40m | €83($83) | every 4 hours | 963km (598 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 50m | €71($71) | 5 times a day | 681km (423 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 30m | €57($57) | once daily | 645km (401 miles) |
Bus | 11h 20m | €57($57) | twice daily | 730km (454 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 12h 30m | €72($72) | twice daily | 731km (454 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 35m | €105($105) | hourly | 682km (424 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Modica and Pompei
Train operators
Bus companies
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
Sais Regional
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Virtu Ferries Ltd
Airports near Pompei
The following major airports near Pompei offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Pompei
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 195km (121 miles) from Pompei
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Pompei