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Compare bus and train for Messina to Pisa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 634 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 13m. 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 DKK 634, while a train costs an average of DKK 828.
Distance: 466 miles (751 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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DKK 634 Average price Cheapest | DKK 828 Average price | DKK 1,674 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 24m Average total duration 14h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration Fastest 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Messina to Pisa, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Pisa:
A bus is DKK 194 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Pisa costing on average DKK 828.
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 24m.
Tickets start at around DKK 634 compared to roughly DKK 1,674 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 1,040. The journey takes 14h 54m versus 10h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Messina to Pisa
How to get from Messina to Pisa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Messina to Pisa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:15 PM 17h15 Messina 11:30 AM Pisa DKK 512 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

6:15 PM 17h15 Messina 11:30 AM Pisa DKK 512 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:40 PM 15h50 Messina 12:30 PM Pisa DKK 643 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:30 PM 16h00 Messina 12:30 PM Pisa DKK 730 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Pisa:
A bus is DKK 194 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Pisa costing on average DKK 828.
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 24m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Pisa as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Messina Centrale and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
- Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Pisa by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Pisa by train.
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