The distance between Pisa and Messina is around 839km (521 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Pisa to Messina 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 from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
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Take the train to Messina Centrale.
Take the bus to Villa S. Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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Take the bus to Piazza Stazione and then to Messina.
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Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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There are several options for getting from Pisa to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Pisa and Messina is around 839km (521 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 751km (467 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Pisa and Messina by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Pisa to Messina is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Pisa and Messina is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Pisa and Messina. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pisa and Messina with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 12h 45m.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Pisa and Messina. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pisa and Messina. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pisa to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Piazza Stazione and Villa Costanza. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.
People Mover, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Pisa and Messina. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pisa to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Messina is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Messina. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Pisa to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pisa to Messina is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €59 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4hrs | €59($59) | hourly | 901km (560 miles) |
Fly to Palermo (PMO), Train | 5h 20m | €54($54) | every 4 hours | 908km (564 miles) |
Plane, Train and Ferry | 3hrs | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 839km (521 miles) |
Train | 12h 45m | €110($110) | twice daily | 970km (602 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 15m | €78($78) | 4 times a week | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Bus | 14h 55m | €57($57) | twice daily | 1,097km (681 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7h 55m | €95($95) | twice daily | 985km (612 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 15m | €160($160) | hourly | 1,051km (653 miles) |
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The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.