How to travel from Syracuse to Modena, Italy
The distance between Syracuse and Modena is around 951km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Syracuse to Modena by bus, plane, 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 Modena → Syracuse if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bologna (BLQ).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Bologna Centrale.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€105($105)
Train
Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Bologna Centrale.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Catania Via Archimede and then to Modena.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Modena.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Syracuse and Modena
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Syracuse to Modena by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 3h 20m.
The distance between Syracuse and Modena is around 951km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 919km (571 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Syracuse and Modena by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Syracuse to Modena is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Syracuse and Modena is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Syracuse and Modena. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Syracuse to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Syracuse and Modena. Trains depart once daily and will take around 14h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Syracuse and Modena. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Syracuse to Modena. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Via Archimede. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.
Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Syracuse and Modena. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Syracuse to Modena. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Modena is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Modena. Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) 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 Syracuse to Modena. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Airport then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Syracuse to Modena is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Compare travel optionsbetween Syracuse and Modena
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 20m | €70($70) | every 3 hours | 951km (591 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 10m | €115($115) | every 3 hours | 972km (604 miles) |
| Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train | 4h 25m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 1,174km (730 miles) |
| Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train | 4h 55m | €81($81) | every 3 hours | 1,184km (736 miles) |
| Bus to Catania Airport, plane and train | 5h 10m | €80($80) | every 3 hours | 1,068km (664 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 10m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 14h 10m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,216km (756 miles) |
| Train via Firenze Campo Marte | 18h 30m | €120($120) | twice a week | 1,209km (751 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 10m | €72($72) | once daily | 1,272km (790 miles) |
| Bus via Villa San Giovanni | 17h 25m | €86($86) | twice a week | 1,337km (831 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 15m | €190($190) | hourly | 1,231km (765 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Syracuse and Modena
Bus companies
Interbus
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Lirosi Linee
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Airports near Modena
The following major airports near Modena offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Modena
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Modena
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Modena