How to travel from Modica to Taranto, Italy
The distance between Modica and Taranto is around 601km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Modica to Taranto by plane, train, taxi, 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 Taranto → Modica if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto.
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€325($325)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Gela then take the bus to Ciro Marina Ciro Marina then take the train to Taranto.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€24($24)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Catania and then to Taranto via Porto Mercantile.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€52($52)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Catania then take a ferry to Taranto.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€47($47)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Taranto.
- Duration7hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Taranto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Modica to Taranto by plane, train, taxi, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).
The distance between Modica and Taranto is around 601km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Modica and Taranto by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Modica to Taranto is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Taranto is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Modica and Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Bari (BRI) then take a taxi to Taranto. instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Modica and Taranto. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Taranto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Modica and Taranto. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m 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 Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Taranto is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Taranto. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Taranto. We recommend that you fly from Comiso (CIY) to Brindisi (BDS) then take the train to Taranto. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Taranto is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Taranto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar | 2h 60m | €325($325) | on demand | 636km (395 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 30m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 2,028km (1,260 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Taxi | 5h 15m | €250($250) | every 4 hours | 683km (425 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 40m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 1,253km (779 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 50m | €24($24) | 4 times a week | 749km (466 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 12h 10m | €54($54) | once daily | 755km (469 miles) |
Bus | 9h 25m | €52($52) | twice daily | 680km (422 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 35m | €47($47) | once daily | 614km (382 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7hrs | €110($110) | hourly | 601km (374 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Modica and Taranto
Airlines
Edelweiss Air
Train operators
Bus companies
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Onebus
Ferry operators
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Blu Jet
Airports near Taranto
The following major airports near Taranto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Taranto
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Taranto
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 194km (120 miles) from Taranto