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Museo Civico Archeologico di Modica
Housed in Palazzo della Cultura, this museum preserves archaeological finds from Modica’s territory and helps explain the area’s long settlement history.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
zł35
Average ticket price on Sep 20
zł41
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 35 m
Buses on Sep 20
2
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania to Modica is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Modica will cost around zł41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł35.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 2 buses from Catania to Modica, including 2 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Catania to Modica among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł67 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł67, while a train costs an average of zł67.
Distance: 48 miles (78 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł67 Average price Cheapest | zł77 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł35 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:14AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł60 |
Operator Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price zł58 |
Operator Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł58 |
Operator Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł46 |
Operator Azienda Siciliana Trasporti | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł28 |
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Modica buses for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:50 AM Catania | 1h30 | 2:20 AM Modica | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Catania to Modica and enjoy the approximately 48 miles (78 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 22:03.
Distance 48 miles (78 km) |
First bus 3:30 AM |
Last bus 10:03 PM |
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