The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo to Pisa
Cheapest price
£113
Average price
£132
Fastest journey
14 h 15 m
Average duration
15 h 37 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
670 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo to Pisa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo to Pisa will cost around £132 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £113.
Of the 8 trains that leave Palermo for Pisa every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 670 km distance in an average of 15 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
InterCityNotte 1954+
Intercity 510
Intercity 730+
InterCityNotte 796
InterCityNotte 1964
Intercity 736 · Intercity 522
InterCityNotte 1954+
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+
TUSCANY LINE 4021
Intercity 736+
FRECCIAROSSA 9658+
FRECCIABIANCA 8630
InterCityNotte 1958+
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+
TUSCANY LINE 4023
Intercity 730+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9674+
Regionale 18251
Intercity 736 · Intercity 522
InterCityNotte 1954+
FRECCIAROSSA 9516+
TUSCANY LINE 4021Travel Information
Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Palermo to Pisa
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 670 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Ferry | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
£113 Average Price | £163 Average Price | £63 Average Price Cheapest | £111 Average Price |
15h 6m Average total duration 14h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 49m Average total duration 19h 49m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 19h 24m Average total duration 18h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Palermo to Pisa train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo to Pisa trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:20 Palermo | 19h49 | 11:09 Pisa | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:25 Palermo | 17h03 | 11:28 Pisa | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
Intercity 736 · Intercity 522 | 06:05 Palermo Centrale | 15h55 | 22:00 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 736+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658+ FRECCIABIANCA 8630 | 06:05 Palermo Centrale | 14h15 | 20:20 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 730+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9674+ Regionale 18251 | 09:15 Palermo Centrale | 15h48 | 01:03 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 730+ InterCityNotte 796 | 09:15 Palermo Centrale | 17h08 | 02:23 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 1964 | 11:58 Palermo Centrale | 17h46 | 05:44 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palermo to Pisa
Trains from Palermo to Pisa run on average 7 times per day, taking around 14h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 670 km distance in 14h 41m.
Distance 670 km |
Average train duration 14h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 14h 41m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa from Palermo to Pisa trainsIntercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Palermo and Pisa from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Palermo to Pisa train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo to Pisa by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pisa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Palermo and Pisa
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30
- There is free Wi-Fi available at the McDonald's.
- There is a luggage storage office near the end of Platform 1.
- McDonald's
- Panetteria Binario 1
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators, ramps, and disabled parking. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Hotel NH Pisa
- Hotel La Pace
- Hotel Maria
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30
- Located just outside the station on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
- Bus lines: 1
- Train lines: Pisamover (S2), FA, FB, IC, ICN, RV, R, EN
- 24/7
- Ristorante pizzeria
- SushiKing
- Ristorante Cinese Oriente
- Elevators on every platform. Sala Blu services can be reached at +39 0647308579.
- Rosso di Sera Relais Tuscany
- Le Cascine
- Camping Village Torre Pendente
- 24/7
- Train lines: REG, RV
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