How to travel from Catania to Pisa, Italy

The distance between Catania and Pisa is around 797km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Catania to Pisa by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Pisa Centrale.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni and then to PISA - Via Pietrasantina Parcheggio.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Pisa Centrale.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Pisa.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Pisa

There are several options for getting from Catania to Pisa by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 1h 40m.

The distance between Catania and Pisa is around 797km (495 miles).

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Catania and Pisa by plane.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Pisa is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Pisa is to fly which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Pisa. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Catania and Pisa with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 15hrs.

Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Catania and Pisa. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Pisa. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Pisa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni and Villa S. Giovanni. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.

FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Catania and Pisa. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Catania and Pisa. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and arrive at Pisa (PSA). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Catania and Pisa with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Ryanair and Wizz Air fly between Catania and Pisa. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and and arrive into Pisa (PSA). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Catania to Pisa typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Catania (CTA) and and arrive into Pisa (PSA).

The closest major airport to Pisa is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Pisa. Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Catania to Pisa. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Pisa (PSA). instead which will take 1h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Pisa is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Catania to Pisa

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Pisa

Transport options from Catania to Pisa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 40m
€50($50)
on demand797km (495 miles)
Train
15hrs
€120($120)
once daily1,063km (660 miles)
Bus
15h 15m
€86($86)
5 times a week1,218km (757 miles)
Train and Ferry
10h 10m
€105($105)
5 times a day1,079km (670 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 20m
€170($170)
hourly1,120km (696 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Catania and Pisa

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Airports near Pisa

The following major airports near Pisa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Pisa
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Pisa
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Pisa