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Museo delle Sinopie
Museum displaying the preparatory sinopia drawings for the Camposanto frescoes, an important insight into medieval artistic techniques in Pisa.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Pisa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Pisa will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 6 buses that leave Rome for Pisa on Tue, Jun 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 265 km distance in an average of 5 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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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206Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Rome to Pisa:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Pisa costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $84 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€48). The journey takes 4h 13m versus 3h 49m 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, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Pisa buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 1:45 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 4:40 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
206 | 1:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h45 | 7:35 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h00 | 8:45 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h35 | 9:35 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 7h25 | 12:50 AM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h35 | 12:50 AM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h30 | 5:40 AM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Pisa run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:52. The fastest bus covers the 164 miles (265 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 164 miles (265 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:52 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.
Museum displaying the preparatory sinopia drawings for the Camposanto frescoes, an important insight into medieval artistic techniques in Pisa.
Cathedral complex museum with sculptures, treasures, and artworks connected to Piazza dei Miracoli, essential for understanding Pisa's religious heritage.
Major exhibition venue in a restored palace on the Arno, known for temporary art shows and its elegant riverside setting.
The monumental square containing Pisa's most famous sights, essential for first-time visitors and classic city views.
Historic shopping street lined with arcades, cafes, and elegant buildings, ideal for a central walk through Pisa.
The riverfront promenades along the Arno offer some of Pisa's most attractive walks, especially around sunset.
A thin savory pancake made from chickpea flour, water, and olive oil, baked until crisp outside and soft inside. It is a classic Tuscan street food widely loved in Pisa.
A traditional Tuscan bread salad with tomatoes, onion, cucumber, basil, olive oil, and vinegar. In Pisa it is a classic summer dish that highlights local produce.
A hearty Tuscan soup of bread, cannellini beans, and vegetables such as black cabbage. It is a rustic peasant dish strongly associated with the region around Pisa.
A well-known casual trattoria with a loyal following, appreciated for hearty Tuscan cooking, fixed-menu lunches, and an authentic local feel.
A respected central Pisa restaurant known for refined Tuscan cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
An established historic-center venue serving Tuscan specialties, pasta, and regional wines in a warm, traditional setting.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels near major sights cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Official public transport app
Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) -> Pisa Centrale
Riomaggiore is a fishing village with a dramatic coastline full of colorful houses. The main tourist attraction is the Cinque Terre national park. La Spezia is the second_largest city in the Liguria region and plays host to a significant railway junction. The distance from Riomaggiore to La Spezia is about 5 miles (8km). Trains take approximately 41 minutes to cover the distance between the two cities. The frequency of the trains traveling this route is about 25 trains each day, including the direct services provided by the Trenitalia train service provider.
There are approximately 25 departures each day from Riomaggiore to La Spezia. The first train to depart the station leaves at around 3.04 p.m., while the last train to depart Riomaggiore departs at around 3.35 p.m. On weekends, the first train to depart leaves at about 3.04 p.m., with the last train departing at around 3.35 p.m. The train departure time is determined by the time of day or season. Trains are also susceptible to delays. Therefore, before you make any reservations, it is recommended to confirm with the train providers along this route on the availability of a specific train at the designated travel time.
The average travel time from Riomaggiore to La Spezia is 41 min, even though some faster may take an average of 30 min. All the trains on this route offer direct train services. The time duration could vary based on the train's number of stopovers. Other factors affecting train travel duration include unexpected diversions and disruptions along this route. For instance, The Trenitalia trains can have delays in this region due to the high number of tourists they transport and the limited boarding and disembarking capacity at the train stations.


Departure train station: Trains headed for La Spezia from Riomaggiore depart from the Riomaggiore train station. The station is about 0.1 miles (213m) from the city center on the Genoa_Pisa railway line.

Arrival train station: La spezia Centrale is the main train station in La Spezia. It is also the arrival station for trains coming from Riomaggiore City. It’s located about 1.5 miles (2.4km) from the city center. The station is equipped with 4 platforms serving the Pontremolese railway and the Genoa_Pisa railway. There are public bathrooms for use by travelers along this route. There are also several ticket machines where travelers can purchase their tickets. Only one floor is available for passenger use, making it relatively easier for travelers to access these facilities. These facilities include a tourist information desk, shops, and a luggage storage facility. Outside the station, there are several buses to transport to the various points of La Spezia.
The only company operating trains on this line is the Trenitalia train company. In this region and route around Cinque Terre, Trenitalia deploys its Regionale class of trains as the only train serving this region. Regionale trains serve all the train stations and regions in Italy. In theory, all Regionale trains have first and second_class coaches but only offer second_class coaches for this route.
Approximately 7 trains operate at night depending on the day's schedule. The first night train departs from Riomaggiore at around 7.35 p.m., while the last departs at around 10.35 p.m. The average travel time is around 41 minutes. Arrival at La Spezia is at the precise time when its nightlife hits a crescendo. You have choices between hanging out at the map bar, or you can visit the Marina area to enjoy the many restaurants and cafes.
Provider trains from Riomaggiore to La Spezia are the Regionale trains. These trains travel slower than other train service providers. This is because the Regionale trains have many stopovers at every station. They have first_class and second_class coaches,

Train travel is the most popular method in the Cinque Terre area. The number of tourists who visit this area and use train travel services from La Spezia to the villages is around 700,000 passengers between April and August. According to the United States Environmental Agency's data, the Transport sector produces 29% of all emissions. Out of this share, light_duty vehicles contribute 58 percent, medium and heavy_duty vehicles 24%, Aircraft 10%, and rail transport 2%. This shows that train transport is the most sustainable mode of transport on this route.
Regionale trains offer both first and second service level, with first class offering extra comfort such as extra legroom, complimentary drinks and food, extra_large reclining seats, and free newspaper. The trains are also equipped with several amenities to make a train journey as pleasant as possible. Bathroom facilities, free Wi_Fi coverage, and air_conditioned are universal amenities available to all passengers. Access to food and entertainment is determined by ticket class and travel distance. Most trains traveling along this route assist people with mobility problems to board and disembark on the trains. Once inside the train, a special washbasin and toilet are offered. Luggage is allowed without limitation and can be kept under your seat. You should lock it at the luggage storage rack if you have huge luggage. Bikes are also allowed for free as long as they are in their carrier bags or are foldable. Small pets are allowed onboard, without the need for additional fare on your ticket.
The best and easiest way to find a cheap ticket is by booking in advance. Trenitalia Train Company releases their tickets six months in advance. The further away from the date of travel, the cheaper the tickets. Secondly, you can obtain cheaper tickets by planning your train journey at convenient dates and times. If you schedule your travel dates during peak times, the ticket costs will hike. Finally, you can travel cheaply by taking the connecting trains. This train makes stops at every station and makes several changes along the way. It takes more time to get to your destination, but you will have saved your traveling costs.


La Spezia is a deep_water port town. The area has national parks, fishing villages, coastal paths, and unforgettable scenery. There are lots of interesting activities to partake in this town. You can taste wine at Chianti or visit the many museums in the area. Also, you can take a ride and visit the iconic leaning tower of Pisa. You can also take your day and go take part in water sports such as snorkeling or take a stroll along Ponte Thaon di Revel and be stunned by the beautiful structures and monuments. In the morning, take a short walk and go for breakfast at the Orange Café where you’ll get a chance to eat Italian sandwiches, pastries, croissants, and freshly squeezed orange juice. Other things you can do in La_Spezia include;
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Pisa 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 Pisa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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