How to travel from Modica to Sorrento, Italy
The distance between Modica and Sorrento is around 582km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Modica to Sorrento by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sorrento → Modica if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Valletta then fly from Malta (MLA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Catania then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€68($68)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Catania then Naples and then to Sorrento.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€55($55)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Catania then take a ferry to Salerno and then to Positano.
- Duration17h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Sorrento.
- Duration8hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Sorrento
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Modica to Sorrento by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Modica and Sorrento is around 582km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Modica and Sorrento by bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Modica to Sorrento is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Sorrento is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Modica and Sorrento. We recommend that you take a ferry to Valletta then fly from Malta (MLA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Modica and Sorrento. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Sorrento. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania and Naples. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, FlixBus and Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l. run regular bus services between Modica and Sorrento. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 12h 55m 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 Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Sorrento. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Sorrento is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Sorrento. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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 Sorrento. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Sorrento. instead which will take 11h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Sorrento is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).
Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Sorrento
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 5h 10m | €220($220) | once daily | 738km (459 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 15m | €81($81) | every 4 hours | 582km (362 miles) |
| Bus to Catania, plane and train | 7h 15m | €89($89) | every 4 hours | 979km (608 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 45m | €68($68) | once daily | 712km (443 miles) |
Bus | 12h 55m | €55($55) | every 20 mins | 799km (496 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 55m | €115($115) | once daily | 670km (416 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8hrs | €110($110) | hourly | 702km (436 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Modica and Sorrento
Bus companies
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
Ferry operators
Grimaldi Lines
Travelmar
Blue Jet
Virtu Ferries Ltd
Train operators
Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Airports near Sorrento
The following major airports near Sorrento offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Sorrento
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Sorrento
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Sorrento