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 bus, with an average ticket price of $112 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. 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 bus costs an average of $112, while a flight costs an average of $370.

Distance: 494 miles (796 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Catania to Pisa

Compare the available ways to get from Catania to Pisa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Pisa is a bus with an average price of $112.

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

A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Pisa costing on average $130.

A bus is $258 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Pisa costing on average $370.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 46m.

Bus takes on average 16h 55m.

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 8h 51m sooner (3h 0m by flight vs 11h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $370 compared to roughly $73 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.

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

  • Malta AirFR 6205
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  • Malta AirFR 6205
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  • Malta AirFR 6205
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  • RegionaleRegionale 5380+IntercityIntercity 95072 · Intercity 822
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  • RegionaleRegionale 12974+IntercityIntercity 95070+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    2 transfers
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1960+FrecciabiancaFRECCIABIANCA 8616
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
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  • Malta AirFR 8269
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  • AeroitaliaXZ2816+RegionaleRegionale 20747+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    2 transfers
  • AeroitaliaXZ2810+RegionaleRegionale 20615 · Regionale Veloce 4130
    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.

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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 bus with an average price of $112.

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

A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Pisa costing on average $130.

A bus is $258 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Pisa costing on average $370.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 46m.

Bus takes on average 16h 55m.

The distance from Catania to Pisa is approximately 494 miles (796 km).
The average frequency per day from Catania to Pisa is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses 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 FlixBus to go to Pisa by bus.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Euroflyer, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, Brussels Airlines, Volotea, Ryanair to go to Pisa by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Catania to Pisa:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Catania to Pisa often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, La Spezia, Milan, Lucca. 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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