How to travel from Messina to Pisa

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Compare bus and train for Messina to Pisa

Omio recommends booking the train 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 €87 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 20m. 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 €87, while a train costs an average of €105.

Distance: 466 miles (751 km)

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€105

Average price

€87

Average price

Cheapest

€210

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

12h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

11h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

15h 27m

Average total duration

14h 57m

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30m

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10h 28m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Messina to Pisa is a bus with an average price of €87.

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

A bus is €18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Pisa costing on average €105.

The fastest way to travel from Messina to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 12h 20m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Messina and Pisa including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Messina to Pisa among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €105 compared to roughly €210 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €105. The journey takes 11h 50m versus 10h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Messina to Pisa

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 AM18h45
    Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
    5:40 AMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    411One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 AM18h45
    Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
    5:40 AMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    411One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 89524+FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8588
    8:55 PM11h50
    Messina Centrale
    8:45 AMPisa Centrale
    941One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • IntercityIntercity 734 · Intercity 822
    10:15 AM12h26
    Messina Centrale
    10:41 PMPisa Centrale
    541One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 734 · Intercity 822
    10:15 AM12h26
    Messina Centrale
    10:41 PMPisa Centrale
    541One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 21684+IntercityIntercity 734 · Intercity 822
    9:18 AM13h23
    Fiumara Gazzi
    10:41 PMPisa Centrale
    561One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 AM21h55
    Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
    11:25 PMPisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia)
    421One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 AM16h35
    Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
    6:05 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 PM16h15
    Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
    1:45 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    681One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Messina 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 Messina to Pisa.

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There are 2 options to travel between Messina and Pisa including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Messina to Pisa is a train with an average price of €90.

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

A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Messina to Pisa costing on average €91.

The fastest way to travel from Messina to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 12h 39m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 19m.

The distance from Messina to Pisa is approximately 466 miles (751 km).
The average frequency per day from Messina to Pisa is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Messina to Pisa:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Messina to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Pisa by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Pisa by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Messina 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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