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Museo delle Sinopie
Pisa's main museum displays sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and treasures from the cathedral complex and the city.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Pisa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Pisa will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 47 trains that leave Florence for Pisa on Sun, Aug 16, 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the slowest trains will take 51 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.
Regionale 18359
Regionale 18319
Regionale Veloce 4035
Regionale 18385
Regionale 18329
FRECCIARGENTO 8596
Regionale Veloce 4011
Regionale Veloce 4037
Regionale Veloce 4023
FRECCIARGENTO 8588Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Florence to Pisa:
A train is $0.67 (€0.54) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Pisa costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 12m.
The journey is about 12m faster (57m by train vs 1h 9m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $17 (€14)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Pisa trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18255 | 5:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 6:35 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18488 | 6:03 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h22 | 8:25 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18355 | 6:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h24 | 7:32 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18488 | 6:09 AM Florence Rifredi | 2h11 | 8:20 AM Pisa San Rossore | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18267 | 6:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h13 | 8:06 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4011 | 7:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h51 | 7:51 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4013 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 8:28 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 19480 | 7:47 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h05 | 8:52 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18357 | 7:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 9:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8588 | 7:54 AM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h51 | 8:45 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18277 | 8:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h17 | 9:22 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18203 · Regionale 18277 | 8:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h12 | 9:22 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18279 | 8:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 9:28 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18359 | 8:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h14 | 10:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4019 | 9:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 10:28 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4021 | 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 11:28 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18365 | 10:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 12:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4023 | 11:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h51 | 11:51 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18287 | 11:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h58 | 12:26 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18289 | 11:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 12:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4029 | 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 1:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18371 | 12:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 2:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18297 | 1:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 2:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18373 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 3:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4035 | 2:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 3:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18377 | 2:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 4:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4037 | 3:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h51 | 3:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4039 | 3:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 4:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18301 | 3:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 4:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18383 | 3:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 5:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18385 | 4:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 6:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18307 | 5:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 6:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18309 | 5:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h17 | 6:55 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8556 | 5:44 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h53 | 6:37 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18313 | 6:16 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h28 | 7:44 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4047 | 6:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 7:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18389 | 6:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 8:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4049 | 7:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h54 | 7:54 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4051 | 7:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 8:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18315 | 7:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 8:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18319 | 7:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 9:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18325 | 8:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 9:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18329 | 8:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 10:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18335 | 9:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 10:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8596 | 9:54 PM Florence Campo di Marte | 0h46 | 10:40 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18337 | 10:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h22 | 11:22 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18339 | 11:07 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h22 | 12:29 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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By Nancy Sevilla
I’ve taken plenty of trains around Italy, but the Florence to Pisa train journey stands out for its ease, scenery, and timeless charm. If you’re chasing that classic photo with the Leaning Tower or looking for a peaceful escape from Florence’s energy, this route delivers. Here’s exactly how I did it and how you can, too.

The historic buildings in the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Duomo in the background.
Traveling from Florence to Pisa by train is one of the quickest and most scenic ways to connect two of Tuscany’s gems. The ride is about an hour, covering roughly 85 kilometers of countryside filled with cypress trees, rustic villas, and little hilltop towns. I boarded at Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arrived at Pisa Centrale, both of which are centrally located and easy to navigate. If you’re wondering the best way to get from Florence to Pisa, the train wins for convenience, speed, and that dreamy Tuscan window view.
I booked my Florence to Pisa train on Omio the night before, and it took less than 5 minutes. I had several departure times to choose from, and the prices were super budget-friendly. If you’re deciding between the train and the bus from Florence to Pisa, here’s my take: the bus takes longer and isn’t as comfortable. Trains leave more often, run on time, and let you glide right through the Tuscan countryside with a cappuccino in hand.

Firenze Santa Maria Novella is Florence’s main station, a short walk from the Duomo. It’s modern and organized, and it has plenty of cafés and bakeries if you want to grab something before boarding. I got there 20 minutes early, which gave me time to find my platform without rushing. Pisa Centrale is about a 20-minute walk from the Leaning Tower (or a short bus or taxi ride). The station itself is easy to exit and has clear signage.
Trains run frequently, at least every 30 minutes throughout the day. I caught a late morning regional train that took just over an hour. If you’re planning your day, know that the best time to travel is mid-morning to avoid rush hour and still have plenty of daylight to explore Pisa.
I rode in second class on a Trenitalia regional train, and honestly, it was more comfortable than I expected. The seats were wide, clean, and had plenty of legroom. No assigned seating on my train, so I snagged a window spot. There’s no Wi-Fi, but I just downloaded a podcast ahead of time. The real highlight? The views. Tuscany is even prettier from a train window: olive groves, sunflower fields, and terracotta-roofed towns. It felt like watching a moving postcard. Note that on Trenitalia, regional trains do not have onboard food. You can, however, bring luggage on board for free (no strict size or weight limit), but you are expected to keep bags from blocking aisles or seats.
Book early if you want more time options, but even same-day fares are affordable. I paid €9.90 for a one-way regional ticket on Trenitalia.
| Item | Cost (eur) |
|---|---|
| Ticket price | €9.90 |
| Food & drinks | €4 |
| Travel to departure station | € |
| Travel from arrival station | €1.50 |
| Total | € 15.4 |
Taking the train from Florence to Pisa is an easy, scenic way to enjoy a bit of Tuscan life. It’s quick, affordable, and full of little moments that make the journey just as enjoyable as the destination. I’d definitely choose it again, especially for a relaxed day out.

A close-up of the facade of the Duomo in Florence.

Trains from Florence to Pisa run on average 52 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 51 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 52 |
Direct trains 51 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Pisa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pisa trip today.
Pisa's main museum displays sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and treasures from the cathedral complex and the city.
Museum of preparatory sinopias from Camposanto frescoes, offering rare insight into medieval artistic techniques and restoration.
Museum in Palazzo Lanfranchi with 19th- and 20th-century art, including works by Tuscan artists and temporary exhibitions.
Pisa's UNESCO square gathers the Leaning Tower, cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery in one extraordinary monumental ensemble.
Historic square framed by noble buildings and the Scuola Normale, central to Pisa's medieval civic and political life.
Lively riverside promenade ideal for walking, with historic palaces, bridges, and classic views of the Arno through the city center.
Cecina is a thin wood-fired chickpea flour pancake, crisp outside and soft inside. It is a classic street food across Pisa and coastal Tuscany.
Pappa al pomodoro is a thick bread and tomato soup with garlic, basil, and olive oil. It is a beloved Tuscan peasant dish often found in Pisa.
Ribollita is a hearty Tuscan soup of bread, beans, and vegetables, traditionally reheated the next day. It reflects the frugal home cooking of the area.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving classic Tuscan plates and local specialties in a warm, rustic atmosphere.
Casual, established spot famous for cecina and pizza in a lively local setting. Ideal for trying one of Pisa’s signature foods.
Historic Pisan restaurant known for refined Tuscan seafood and meat dishes in an elegant, traditional setting near the center.
Moderate for Italy. Budget eats and local transit are reasonable, but hotels near the Leaning Tower and peak-season dining cost more than in smaller Tuscan towns.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Pisa by train. 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 train, 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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