How to travel from Modica to Reggio di Calabria, Italy

The distance between Modica and Reggio di Calabria is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Modica to Reggio di Calabria by 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 Reggio di CalabriaModica if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Catania Airport and then to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then take a ferry to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Siracusa and then to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Reggio Calabria.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania and then to Villa San Giovanni.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tresmestieri then take a ferry to Reggio di Calabria.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Reggio di Calabria

There are several options for getting from Modica to Reggio di Calabria by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Modica and Reggio di Calabria is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Modica and Reggio di Calabria by bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Modica to Reggio di Calabria is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Reggio di Calabria is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Modica and Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you drive to Tresmestieri then take a ferry to Reggio di Calabria. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Modica and Reggio di Calabria. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Reggio di Calabria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania, Villa San Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Modica and Reggio di Calabria. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 15m 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 Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport and then to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then take a ferry to Reggio Calabria. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Reggio di Calabria is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 87km (54 miles) from Reggio di Calabria. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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 Reggio di Calabria. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport and then to Messina Piazza della Repubblica then take a ferry to Reggio Calabria. instead which will take 4h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Reggio di Calabria is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Modica to Reggio di Calabria

Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Reggio di Calabria

Transport options from Modica to Reggio di Calabria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Ferry
4h 45m
€23($23)
every 4 hours247km (153 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
5h 10m
€25($25)
5 times a day281km (175 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry5h 20m
€24($24)
every 4 hours247km (153 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€24($24)
every 4 hours274km (170 miles)
Car and Ferry
2h 55m
€41($41)
every 3 hours224km (139 miles)

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Airports near Reggio di Calabria

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

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Reggio di Calabria
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Reggio di Calabria
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Reggio di Calabria