- Recommended
Museo delle Sinopie
Pisa's main museum displays sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and treasures from the cathedral complex and the city.
Cheapest price on Sep 23
kr1338
Average ticket price on Sep 23
kr1619
Fastest journey on Sep 23
14 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
15 h 42 m
Trains on Sep 23
6
Distance
670 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Pisa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Pisa will cost around kr1619 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr1338.
It's difficult to get from Palermo to Pisa without transferring at least once.
Intercity 730+
InterCityNotte 796
Intercity 736 · Intercity 822
InterCityNotte 1954 · InterCityNotte 89512
Intercity 730+
FRECCIAROSSA 9674+
Regionale 18251
InterCityNotte 1930+
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+
Regionale Veloce 4029
Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658+
FRECCIABIANCA 8630
Intercity 736 · Intercity 822
InterCityNotte 1954 · InterCityNotte 89512
Intercity 730+
FRECCIAROSSA 9674+
Regionale 18251
InterCityNotte 1930+
FRECCIAROSSA 9310+
Regionale Veloce 4029Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of kr632 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of kr632, while a flight costs an average of kr3033.
Distance: 416 miles (670 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
kr1146 Average price | kr3033 Average price | kr1129 Average price | kr632 Average price Cheapest |
15h 36m Average total duration 15h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 28m Average total duration 18h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 51m Average total duration 19h 51m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Palermo to Pisa:
A ferry is kr497 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Palermo to Pisa costing on average kr1129.
A ferry is kr514 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Pisa costing on average kr1146.
A ferry is kr2401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Pisa costing on average kr3033.
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 6m.
Bus takes on average 18h 58m.
Ferry takes on average 19h 51m.
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Pisa trains for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 736 · Intercity 822 | 7:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 15h36 | 10:41 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 736+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 7:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 14h17 | 9:22 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 730+ InterCityNotte 796 | 10:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 18h09 | 4:24 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 730+ FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ Regionale 18251 | 10:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 15h48 | 2:03 AM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1954 · InterCityNotte 89512 | 5:38 PM Palermo Centrale | 15h44 | 9:22 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1930+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310+ Regionale Veloce 4029 | 8:25 PM Palermo Centrale | 17h03 | 1:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Palermo to Pisa run on average 8 times per day, taking around 15h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr107 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 416 miles (670 km) distance in 12h 10m.
Distance 416 miles (670 km) |
Average train duration 15h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price kr107 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 12h 10m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Pisa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pisa trip today.
Pisa's main museum displays sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and treasures from the cathedral complex and the city.
Museum of preparatory sinopias from Camposanto frescoes, offering rare insight into medieval artistic techniques and restoration.
Museum in Palazzo Lanfranchi with 19th- and 20th-century art, including works by Tuscan artists and temporary exhibitions.
Pisa's UNESCO square gathers the Leaning Tower, cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery in one extraordinary monumental ensemble.
Historic square framed by noble buildings and the Scuola Normale, central to Pisa's medieval civic and political life.
Lively riverside promenade ideal for walking, with historic palaces, bridges, and classic views of the Arno through the city center.
Cecina is a thin wood-fired chickpea flour pancake, crisp outside and soft inside. It is a classic street food across Pisa and coastal Tuscany.
Pappa al pomodoro is a thick bread and tomato soup with garlic, basil, and olive oil. It is a beloved Tuscan peasant dish often found in Pisa.
Ribollita is a hearty Tuscan soup of bread, beans, and vegetables, traditionally reheated the next day. It reflects the frugal home cooking of the area.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving classic Tuscan plates and local specialties in a warm, rustic atmosphere.
Casual, established spot famous for cecina and pizza in a lively local setting. Ideal for trying one of Pisa’s signature foods.
Historic Pisan restaurant known for refined Tuscan seafood and meat dishes in an elegant, traditional setting near the center.
Moderate for Italy. Budget eats and local transit are reasonable, but hotels near the Leaning Tower and peak-season dining cost more than in smaller Tuscan towns.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Pisa by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pisa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Palermo to Pisa trains use the Palermo Centrale to Pisa Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Palermo and Pisa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pisa Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Panetteria Binario 1
There is free Wi-Fi available at the McDonald's.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located just outside the station on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
Luggage storage is there is a luggage storage office near the end of Platform 1.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators, ramps, and disabled parking. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Pisa, Hotel La Pace, Hotel Maria.
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