How to travel from Padua to Modica, Italy
The distance between Padua and Modica is around 1,042km (648 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Padua to Modica by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Modica → Padua if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Venice (VCE) to Comiso (CIY).
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€170($170)
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione then Catania Via D'Amico and then to Modica.
- Duration18h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€89($89)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Catania Centrale then take the bus to Modica.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Modica.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€210($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padua and Modica
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padua to Modica by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Padua and Modica is around 1,042km (648 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 981km (609 miles)
It takes around 2h 60m to get from Padua and Modica by plane.
The quickest way to get from Padua to Modica is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Modica is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padua and Modica. We recommend that you fly from Venice (VCE) to Comiso (CIY). instead which will take 2h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padua and Modica. It typically takes around 18h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Padua to Modica. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione and Catania Via D'Amico. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 50m.
Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, SAIS Autolinee, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti and RegioJet run regular bus services between Padua and Modica. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Padua and Modica. Flights depart from Venice (VCE) and arrive at Comiso (CIY). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Padua and Modica with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
Ryanair fly between Padua and Modica. Flights depart from Venice (VCE) and and arrive into Comiso (CIY). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Padua to Modica typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Venice (VCE) and and arrive into Comiso (CIY).
The closest major airport to Modica is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Modica. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) 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 Padua to Modica. We recommend that you fly from Venice (VCE) to Comiso (CIY). instead which will take 2h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padua to Modica is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padua and Modica
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 2h 60m | €170($170) | hourly | 1,042km (648 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 35m | €200($200) | hourly | 1,050km (653 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 1,115km (693 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane and bus | 5h 25m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 1,129km (702 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | €89($89) | every 4 hours | 1,194km (742 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 18h 50m | €89($89) | once daily | 1,443km (897 miles) |
| Bus via Bologna, Autostaz.Piazza XX Settembre | 19h 55m | €100($100) | twice a week | 1,557km (968 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 13h 10m | €125($125) | once daily | 1,356km (843 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 50m | €210($210) | hourly | 1,382km (859 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padua and Modica
Bus companies
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
SAIS Autolinee
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Train operators
Airports near Modica
The following major airports near Modica offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Modica
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Modica
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
- Distance
- 208km (129 miles) from Modica