How to travel from Trieste to Modica, Italy
The distance between Trieste and Modica is around 1,124km (698 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Trieste 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 → Trieste if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Modica.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€78($78)
Multiple operators
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Catania Centrale then take the bus to Modica.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Napoli Centrale Station and then to Catania Centrale then take the bus to Modica.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€125($125)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Bologna then Catania Via D'Amico and then to Modica.
- Duration21h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then drive to Modica.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€235($235)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Modica
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Trieste to Modica by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 4h 55m.
The distance between Trieste and Modica is around 1,124km (698 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 981km (610 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Trieste and Modica by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Trieste to Modica is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €78 ($78).
The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Modica is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Trieste and Modica. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Modica. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trieste and Modica. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Modica. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna and Catania Via D'Amico. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 40m.
Florentia Bus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, FlixBus, SAIS Autolinee and Azienda Siciliana Trasporti run regular bus services between Trieste and Modica. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Modica. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Modica. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Trieste to Modica. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Catania (CTA) then take the bus to Modica. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Modica is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).
Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Modica
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €78($78) | every 4 hours | 1,124km (698 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 20m | €110($110) | twice daily | 1,367km (849 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 15h 20m | €140($140) | once daily | 1,529km (950 miles) |
Train and Bus | 17h 30m | €125($125) | once daily | 1,534km (953 miles) |
Bus | 21h 40m | €170($170) | once daily | 1,639km (1,018 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 30m | €235($235) | hourly | 1,564km (972 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Trieste and Modica
Train operators
Bus companies
Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
Florentia Bus
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
SAIS Autolinee
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
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