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Compare bus, train, and flight for Pisa to Catania
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 494 miles (796 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$188 Average price | $118 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 13h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 4m Average total duration 16h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Pisa to Catania:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Catania costing on average $118 (€94).
A bus is $83 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Catania costing on average $188 (€150).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 32m.
Bus takes on average 16h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Pisa to Catania
How to get from Pisa to Catania by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pisa to Catania is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 826810:55 AM1h35Pisa International Airport12:30 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$631One-way0 transfers
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FR 826810:55 AM1h35Pisa International Airport12:30 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 826810:55 AM1h35Pisa International Airport12:30 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$631One-way0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 501 · Intercity 7276:47 AM14h38Pisa Centrale9:25 PMCatania Centrale$1101One-way1 transfer
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+
Intercity 7277:33 AM13h52Pisa Centrale9:25 PMCatania Centrale$1341One-way1 transfer
InterCityNotte 899+
Intercity 7232:56 AM14h13Pisa Centrale5:09 PMCatania Centrale$1421One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM19h10Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)12:35 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM19h55Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)7:55 AMCatania, Via D'Amico$871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM21h20Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)7:20 PMCatania, Via D'Amico$1191One-way2 transfers
FR 62049:15 AM1h35Pisa International Airport10:50 AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$941One-way0 transfers
FR 64917:55 PM1h35Pisa International Airport9:30 PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport$4371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Catania:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Catania costing on average $118 (€94).
A bus is $83 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Catania costing on average $188 (€150).
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 32m.
Bus takes on average 16h 34m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pisa and Catania as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pisa International Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pisa Centrale and arrive in Catania Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) and arrive in Catania, Via D'Amico.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Catania by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Consorzio Pisano Trasporti, Lirosi Linee to go to Catania by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Catania by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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