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Museo dell'Opera del Duomo
Cathedral complex museum displaying sculptures, treasures, and artworks from Piazza del Duomo, including pieces linked to Nicola and Giovanni Pisano.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 37 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Pisa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Pisa will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 10 buses that leave Milan for Pisa on Mon, Jun 01, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 5 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Pisa:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Pisa costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $103 (€83) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€60). The journey takes 4h 58m versus 3h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Autostradale.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Pisa buses for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 5h40 | 1:50 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h05 | 1:20 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 7h00 | 5:20 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 6h40 | 5:20 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 5h20 | 5:20 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 6h50 | 9:35 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h30 | 9:35 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 6h25 | 12:50 AM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 5h40 | 12:50 AM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 9h00 | 6:00 AM Pisa, Aeroporto Parcheggio Aurelia | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Milan to Pisa run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Pisa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pisa trip today.
Cathedral complex museum displaying sculptures, treasures, and artworks from Piazza del Duomo, including pieces linked to Nicola and Giovanni Pisano.
Unique museum preserving the preparatory sinopia drawings for the Camposanto frescoes, offering insight into medieval mural techniques and restoration.
Major exhibition venue and art museum on the Arno, known for temporary shows, local collections, and its elegant restored palace setting.
Grand historic square once central to civic power, framed by notable palaces and often considered Pisa's second essential piazza after the Duomo area.
The riverside promenades along the Arno offer classic city views, elegant facades, and one of the best walks for photography, especially near sunset.
The monumental open space surrounding Pisa's most famous buildings, offering the classic postcard approach to the tower and cathedral complex.
A thin savory chickpea flour flatbread baked in a wood oven. It is a classic Tuscan street food and especially popular in Pisa and nearby coastal towns.
Fresh stuffed pasta typical of Tuscany, often filled with seasoned meat and served with rich ragù. It is a traditional festive dish found across the region.
Wide ribbon pasta served with slow-cooked wild boar sauce. This hearty Tuscan dish reflects the region’s rustic countryside cooking.
Well-known osteria near the center serving polished Tuscan classics, seasonal ingredients, and local wines in an elegant setting.
Classic informal trattoria loved for generous portions, straightforward Tuscan cooking, and good value near the center.
Established central Pisa restaurant known for traditional Tuscan dishes, pasta, and a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual dining are reasonable, but hotels and tourist-area restaurants cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
Official public transport app
Pisa, Via Delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) -> Pisa Centrale
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