There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Modica by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus Sais Autolinee / ...
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Modicabus
4h 30m€13–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossatrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Modicabus
5h 13m€20–27Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain Re
- Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Modicatrain
8h 47m€48–69Drive 194.8 km
- Drive from Messina to Modicacar 194.8 km
2h 42m€36–51Train, bus via Catania
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Catania to Modicabus A598
5h 17m€23–34Bus via Modica Terme
- Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus Sais Autolinee / ...
- Take the bus from Catania Airport to Modica Termebus
5h 40m€15–20
Messina to Modica by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Modica is to bus via Modica Terme which costs €15 - €20 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Modica is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Modica. However, there are services departing from Messina Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Modica via Catania Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Messina to Modica. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Modica via Catania Centrale and Caltanissetta Xirbi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Messina and Modica is 236 km. The road distance is 194.8 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Modica without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €13 - €25.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Messina to Modica, including transfers.
Messina to Modica bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.
Messina to Modica train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.
The best way to get from Messina to Modica is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs €13 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 47m.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Modica, Italy?
You can take a bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Modica via Catania Airport in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Modica via Catania Centrale and Caltanissetta Xirbi in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Caltanissetta Xirbi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Modica
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Catania to Modica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 091-6208000
- info@astsicilia.it
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania Airport to Modica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania Airport to Modica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania to Modica
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Catania Airport to Modica Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
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Booking & Getting There
Messina to Modica bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal station.
Messina to Modica train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Catania Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Messina to Modica is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Messina to Modica.
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