How to travel from Modica to Vibo Valentia, Italy

The distance between Modica and Vibo Valentia is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Modica to Vibo Valentia by bus, 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 Vibo ValentiaModica if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Comiso (CIY) to Lamezia Terme (SUF).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others
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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 Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Vibo Valentia.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Catania and then to Vibo Valentia.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modica and Vibo Valentia

There are several options for getting from Modica to Vibo Valentia by bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Modica and Vibo Valentia is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Modica and Vibo Valentia by bus.

The quickest way to get from Modica to Vibo Valentia is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Modica and Vibo Valentia is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Modica and Vibo Valentia. We recommend that you drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Vibo Valentia. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Modica and Vibo Valentia. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modica to Vibo Valentia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

Azienda Siciliana Trasporti and FlixBus run regular bus services between Modica and Vibo Valentia. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Modica and Vibo Valentia. Flights depart from Comiso (CIY) and arrive at Lamezia Terme (SUF) - via Milan Malpensa (MXP). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Modica to Vibo Valentia. There is however a flight that goes via Milan Malpensa (MXP). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Modica to Vibo Valentia typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Comiso (CIY) and and arrive into Lamezia Terme (SUF).

The closest major airport to Vibo Valentia is Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Vibo Valentia. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) 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 Vibo Valentia. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania and then to Vibo Valentia. instead which will take 6h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modica to Vibo Valentia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Modica to Vibo Valentia

Compare travel optionsbetween Modica and Vibo Valentia

Transport options from Modica to Vibo Valentia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 45m
€240($240)
once a week2,124km (1,320 miles)
Bus and Ferry
6h 25m
€31($31)
twice daily324km (201 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€26($26)
twice daily354km (220 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 45m
€59($59)
hourly312km (194 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Modica and Vibo Valentia

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Airports near Vibo Valentia

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

SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Vibo Valentia
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Vibo Valentia
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Vibo Valentia