How to get to Pisa from Catania

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Compare train, coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £83 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 coach costs an average of £83, while a flight costs an average of £275.

Distance: 796 km

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£275

Average Price

£97

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£83

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Cheapest

£54

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5h 0m

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3h 0m

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2h 0m

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13h 46m

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13h 16m

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30m

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16h 55m

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16h 25m

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11h 51m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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Intercity Notte

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FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Pisa is a coach with an average price of £86.

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

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Pisa costing on average £98.

A coach is £212 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Pisa costing on average £297.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 52m.

Coach takes on average 16h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Catania and Pisa including taking a train, coach and flight.
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 41m sooner (3h 10m by flight vs 11h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £297 compared to roughly £54 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 to Pisa from Catania by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5520h50
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    20:45Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £781One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:5520h50
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    20:45Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £781One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 6492
    17:301h40
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    19:10Pisa International Airport
    £1161One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • TrenitaliaBUS L734F+IntercityIntercity 95072 · Intercity 522
    6:5915h51
    Catania Centrale
    22:50Pisa Centrale
    £981One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale 5382+IntercityIntercity 95070+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 796
    11:0817h16
    Catania Centrale
    4:24Pisa Centrale
    £1001One-way
    2 changes
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1960+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4130+IntercityIntercity 510
    22:5814h46
    Catania Centrale
    13:44Pisa Centrale
    £1141One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    20:1017h35
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    13:45Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £891One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:2520h15
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    5:40Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    £931One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1750+RegionaleRegionale 20701 · Regionale Veloce 4138
    14:507h25
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    22:15Pisa Centrale
    £1171One-way
    2 changes
  • ITAAZ1730+RegionaleRegionale 20701 · Regionale Veloce 4138
    14:108h05
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    22:15Pisa Centrale
    £1171One-way
    2 changes
  • ITAAZ1726+RegionaleRegionale 20727 · Regionale Veloce 4140
    15:258h50
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    0:15Pisa Centrale
    £1171One-way
    2 changes

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Best day trips from Pisa by train

The most popular day trips by train from Pisa are Florence, Lucca, Siena, Livorno and Viareggio. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Pisa on Omio.

A view of Florence

Day trip from Pisa to Florence by train

Why visit Florence for the day?

Florence is known for Renaissance art and architecture, with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio shaping its skyline. Despite its fame, it feels compact and lived-in, with busy piazzas, artisan workshops and a strong Tuscan food culture.

A view of Lucca

Day trip from Pisa to Lucca by train

Why visit Lucca for the day?

Lucca is known for its complete Renaissance walls, Romanesque churches and handsome historic squares. Its compact old centre feels calm and distinctly Tuscan, with medieval streets and a strong local character.

A view of Siena

Day trip from Pisa to Siena by train

Why visit Siena for the day?

Siena is a medieval Tuscan city known for the Piazza del Campo, the Palio and its striped Duomo. Its steep lanes, Gothic buildings and strong civic traditions give it a more austere character than many larger Italian cities.

A view of Livorno

Day trip from Pisa to Livorno by train

Why visit Livorno for the day?

Livorno is a Tuscan port city known for its canals, seafood and seafront promenade. Its Medici roots and trading past give it a practical, multicultural feel distinct from inland Tuscany.

A view of Viareggio

Day trip from Pisa to Viareggio by train

Why visit Viareggio for the day?

Viareggio is a Tuscan seaside city known for its long sandy beach and elegant Liberty-style promenade. It is also famous for the Carnevale di Viareggio, whose huge satirical floats shape much of the city’s identity.

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FAQs: 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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Catania and Pisa including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Pisa is a coach with an average price of £83.

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

A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Pisa costing on average £98.

A coach is £214 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Pisa costing on average £297.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 52m.

Coach takes on average 16h 55m.

The Catania to Pisa distance is approximately 796 km.
The average frequency per day from Catania to Pisa is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Pisa as scheduled services by train, coach 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.
  • Coaches 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 FlixBus to go to Pisa by coach.
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Pisa by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines 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, 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.
To get from Catania to Pisa, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Pisa, you can visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and explore the Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring stunning medieval architecture. The Pisa Cathedral, with its intricate marble facades, and the Baptistery of St. John, known for its acoustics and Gothic design, are must-sees. Don't miss the Camposanto Monumentale, a historic cemetery with impressive frescoes. Dive into art history at the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and the National Museum of San Matteo. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Arno River, explore the charming Borgo Stretto street, and savour a gelato at one of Pisa's renowned gelaterias.
Two to three days in Pisa is generally sufficient to explore major attractions like the Leaning Tower, Pisa Cathedral, and the Piazza dei Miracoli, while also enjoying the local cuisine and atmosphere.

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