- Must visit
Museo Piaggio
Flagship museum of Piaggio and Vespa history, displaying iconic scooters, prototypes, and industrial design in a restored factory setting.
Cheapest price
€4
Average price
€4
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pisa to Pontedera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pisa to Pontedera will cost around €4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €4.
Of the 2 buses that leave Pisa for Pontedera on Mon, Aug 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct buses cover the 20 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest buses will take 30 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Pontedera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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 Pisa to Pontedera:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Pontedera costing on average €8.
Other travel options to Pontedera take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (25m by bus vs 30m by car). Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €5 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Toscane - ExtraUrbano Firenze.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Autolinee Toscane - ExtraUrbano Firenze | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:02AM | Duration 0h32 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Autolinee Toscane - Debole Urbano Pisa | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 07:06AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 07:36AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 08:06AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 08:36AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 09:06AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 09:36AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 10:06AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 10:36AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 11:06AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 11:36AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 12:06PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 12:36PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 01:06PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 01:36PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 02:06PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 02:36PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 03:06PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 03:36PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 04:06PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 04:36PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 05:36PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 06:06PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 06:36PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Consorzio Pisano Trasporti | Departure Time 07:06PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Autolinee Toscane - Debole Urbano Pisa | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €4 |
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Buses from Pisa to Pontedera run on average 5 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €3 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 02:50. The fastest bus covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average bus duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 32m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 2:50 AM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Pontedera — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pontedera trip today.
Flagship museum of Piaggio and Vespa history, displaying iconic scooters, prototypes, and industrial design in a restored factory setting.
Contemporary art center hosting temporary exhibitions, photography, and cultural programming in a modern civic venue.
Archaeology museum presenting finds from the Valdera area, useful for understanding the territory from prehistory onward.
Main square of Pontedera, a central meeting point framed by civic buildings, shops, and regular public events.
Historic central street ideal for strolling, shopping, and observing the town’s everyday urban character.
Tree-lined urban park offering open green space, walking paths, and a relaxed break near the center.
Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, stale bread, basil and olive oil. A humble classic across Pisa province, loved for turning simple pantry staples into comfort food.
A thick vegetable and bean soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans and bread. Traditional in Tuscany and common in local homes and trattorias.
Hand-cut pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked wild boar sauce. Popular in inland Tuscany, including around Pontedera, for its rich game flavor.
Refined restaurant with creative Tuscan cuisine, seasonal ingredients and a more elegant atmosphere for a special meal.
Established Tuscan restaurant known for regional meat dishes, pasta and a classic dining room atmosphere in central Pontedera.
Well-known traditional venue serving pizza, Tuscan favorites and seafood in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Moderate for Italy: dining and coffee are reasonable, but hotels can rise in peak season. Local transit is limited, so train and taxi costs may add up for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pisa to Pontedera by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pontedera, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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