What is the cheapest way to get from Modica to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Modica to Lugano is to bus and train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 26h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Modica to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Modica to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 410.

Is there a direct bus between Modica and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Modica to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Modica and arriving at Lugano via Catania Airport and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Modica and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Modica to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Modica and arriving at Lugano via Siracusa, Napoli Centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

How far is it from Modica to Lugano?

The distance between Modica and Lugano is 1192 km.

How do I travel from Modica to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Modica to Lugano without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Modica to Lugano?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Modica to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Modica to Lugano bus from?

Modica to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Modica station.

Where do I catch the Modica to Lugano train from?

Modica to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Modica station.

Train or bus from Modica to Lugano?

The best way to get from Modica to Lugano is to bus which takes 24h 55m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 230 and takes 18h 24m.

Where does the Modica to Lugano bus arrive?

Modica to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Catania Airport station.

Where does the Modica to Lugano train arrive?

Modica to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Siracusa station.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5843+ hotels available in Lugano.

Modica to Lugano - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Modica to Lugano by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, train (Trenitalia), or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)CIY - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
4h 47m
CHF 144–322
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Modica to Catania Airport
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)CTA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
7h 5m
CHF 38–176
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Modica to SiracusaRe
2. Take the train from Siracusa to Messina CentraleRe
3. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
4. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano CentraleFr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
17h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Modica to Catania Airport
2. Take the bus from Catania Airport to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
24h 55m
CHF 59–218
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Modica to Port of Palermo
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Lugano
26h 42m
CHF 121–212
Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)CIY - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
4h 36m
CHF 126–406
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Modica to Catania Airport
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
6h 54m
CHF 70–170
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Modica to Catania Airport
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)CTA - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
7h 13m
CHF 62–241
Train
1. Take the train from Modica to SiracusaRe
2. Take the train from Siracusa to Napoli CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
18h 24m
CHF 91–226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Modica to Catania Airport
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
26h 16m
CHF 48–72
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Modica to SiracusaRe
2. Take the night train from Siracusa to Milano CentraleIni
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
24h 58m
CHF 101–146

Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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Distance: 1,191.8 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Modica, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Modica to Lugano via Catania Airport and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 24h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Modica to Lugano via Siracusa, Napoli Centrale, and Milano Centrale in around 18h 24m.

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