What is the cheapest way to get from Sicily to Modena?

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Modena is to fly which costs €26 - €240 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sicily to Modena?

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Modena is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €95 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Modena?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Modena. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Palermo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Modena?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Modena. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Modena via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

How far is it from Sicily to Modena?

The distance between Sicily and Modena is 890 km.

How do I travel from Sicily to Modena without a car?

The best way to get from Sicily to Modena without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sicily to Modena?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Sicily to Modena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Modena bus from?

Sicily to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Modena train from?

Sicily to Modena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Sicily to Modena?

The best way to get from Sicily to Modena is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs €26 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Bologna, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 21h 3m, you could also train, which costs €140 - €350 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Sicily to Modena bus arrive?

Sicily to Modena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Sicily to Modena train arrive?

Sicily to Modena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Where can I stay near Modena?

There are 1127+ hotels available in Modena.

Sicily to Modena - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 14 ways to get from Sicily to Modena by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
3h 36m
€26–234
Fly Palermo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMO - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Modenatrain
3h 58m
€23–236
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
13h 34m
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Bologna Centralebus N597
21h 3m
€105–231
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Livornocarferry
2. Drive from Livorno to Modenacar
21h 56m
€101–181
Fly Trapani Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane TPS - BLQ
3h 44m
€57–303
Fly Vincenzo Magliocco Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CIY - BLQ
2h 44m
€96–426
Fly Palermo Airport to Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Parma Giuseppe Verdi Airport (PMF)plane PMO - PMF
2. Take the train from Parma to Modenatrain
4h 23m
€78–380
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane CTA - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 4m
€48–257
Fly Palermo Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane PMO - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 31m
€56–339
Fly Palermo Airport to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane PMO - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 5m
€67–340
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain 9968 / ...
15h 35m
€145–346
Train via Palermo Notarbartolo (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
15h 37m
€135–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Modenabus
22h 9m
€201–281

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

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Distance: 889.6 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Modena, Italy?

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and ITA Airways fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Bologna Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €100–170 and the journey takes 18h 55m.

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