How to travel from Modica to San Gimignano, Italy

The distance between Modica and San Gimignano is around 966km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Modica to San Gimignano 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 San GimignanoModica if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Comiso (CIY) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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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 Firenze S.M.N. and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign..

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Catania and then to Siena.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and San Gimignano

There are several options for getting from Modica to San Gimignano by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 6h 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 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Modica and San Gimignano is around 966km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 800km (497 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Modica and San Gimignano by plane, train and bus.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Modica and San Gimignano is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Modica and San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Modica and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania and Siena. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Modica and San Gimignano. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 40m 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 San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 San Gimignano. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Pisa (PSA) then take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 4hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to San Gimignano is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Modica to San Gimignano

Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and San Gimignano

Transport options from Modica to San Gimignano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 3 similar
4hrs
€175($175)
hourly966km (600 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 5m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,007km (626 miles)
Bus to Catania, plane and train6h 20m
€78($78)
every 4 hours1,048km (651 miles)
Bus to Catania, plane and train6h 45m
€120($120)
every 4 hours1,176km (731 miles)
Train and Ferry
13h 10m
€125($125)
every 20 mins1,255km (780 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18h 40m
€80($80)
twice daily1,245km (774 miles)
Bus via Gela18h 40m
€100($100)
6 times a week1,428km (888 miles)
Car and Ferry
12hrs
€175($175)
hourly1,158km (719 miles)

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Airports near San Gimignano

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano