How to travel from Pisa to Messina, Italy

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.

8 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out MessinaPisa if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Messina Centrale.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Villa S. Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Piazza Stazione and then to Messina.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pisa and Messina

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Pisa to Messina

Compare travel optionsbetween Pisa and Messina

Transport options from Pisa to Messina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
€59($59)
hourly901km (560 miles)
Fly to Palermo (PMO), Train5h 20m
€54($54)
every 4 hours908km (564 miles)
Plane, Train and Ferry3hrs
€90($90)
every 4 hours839km (521 miles)
Train
12h 45m
€110($110)
twice daily970km (602 miles)
Bus and Ferry
13h 15m
€78($78)
4 times a week1,127km (700 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
€57($57)
twice daily1,097km (681 miles)
Train and Ferry
7h 55m
€95($95)
twice daily985km (612 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 15m
€160($160)
hourly1,051km (653 miles)

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Airports near Messina

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

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Messina
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Messina
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Messina