How to travel from Catania to Pisa

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Catania to Pisa

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Catania to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $110 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $110, while a flight costs an average of $132.

Distance: 494 miles (796 km)

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$132

Average price

$110

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Cheapest

$118

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$74

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4h 34m

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2h 34m

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13h 23m

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12h 53m

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30m

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15h 40m

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15h 10m

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11h 51m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Pisa is a train with an average price of $110.

This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Pisa:

A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Pisa costing on average $118.

A train is $23 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Pisa costing on average $132.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 23m.

Bus takes on average 15h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Catania and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Catania to Pisa among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 17m sooner (2h 34m by flight vs 11h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $132 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Catania to Pisa

How to get from Catania to Pisa by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Catania to Pisa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM20h50
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    8:45 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM20h50
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    8:45 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 8269
    10:10 PM1h40
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    11:50 PMPisa International Airport
    $2591One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 724+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    11:33 AM15h50
    Catania Centrale
    3:23 AMPisa Centrale
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 734 · Intercity 522
    8:52 AM13h58
    Catania Centrale
    10:50 PMPisa Centrale
    $1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1956+IntercityIntercity 510
    8:24 PM17h20
    Catania Centrale
    1:44 PMPisa Centrale
    $1611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:10 PM17h35
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    1:45 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 AM20h15
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    5:40 AMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $1631One-way
    1 transfer
  • AeroitaliaXZ2810+RegionaleRegionale 83069 · Regionale Veloce 4132
    6:55 AM9h30
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    4:25 PMPisa Centrale
    $1291One-way
    2 transfers
  • AeroitaliaXZ2810+RegionaleRegionale 83077 · Regionale Veloce 4134
    6:55 AM11h40
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    6:35 PMPisa Centrale
    $1291One-way
    2 transfers
  • AeroitaliaXZ2810+RegionaleRegionale 83067+IntercityIntercity 590
    6:55 AM8h27
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    3:22 PMPisa Centrale
    $1431One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Catania to Pisa

Travel to Pisa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Catania to Pisa.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Catania and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Pisa is a train with an average price of $110.

This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Pisa:

A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Catania to Pisa costing on average $118.

A train is $23 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Pisa costing on average $132.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 34m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 23m.

Bus takes on average 15h 40m.

The distance from Catania to Pisa is approximately 494 miles (796 km).
The average frequency per day from Catania to Pisa is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Pisa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Catania to Pisa:
  • Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Pisa International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Catania to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Pisa by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Eurowings to go to Pisa by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Pisa by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Catania to Pisa with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Intercity.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Catania to Pisa often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pisa and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Pisa to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Pisa, you can visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and explore the Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning medieval architecture. Discover the Pisa Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, and the Baptistery of St. John, known for its acoustics and Gothic design. The Camposanto Monumentale offers impressive frescoes and ancient Roman sarcophagi. For art enthusiasts, the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and the National Museum of San Matteo house remarkable collections. Enjoy a stroll along the Arno River, explore the charming Borgo Stretto, and savor a gelato at one of the city's renowned gelaterias.
One to two days in Pisa is typically sufficient to explore the city's main attractions, including the Leaning Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, and nearby historical sites.
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