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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
$30
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua to Pisa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Pisa will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Padua to Pisa without transferring at least once.
Regionale 3997 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 34098
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18339
Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce 4029
Intercity 594+
Regionale Veloce 4047
Regionale Veloce 3977+
Intercity 597+
Regionale 18307
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+
Regionale Veloce 4023
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+
Regionale Veloce 4031
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+
Regionale Veloce 4037
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+
Regionale Veloce 4045
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+
Regionale Veloce 4049Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Padua to Pisa:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Pisa costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $85 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 3h 36m versus 3h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Pisa trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8903+ Regionale Veloce 4021 | On time 7:35 AM Padova | 3h53 | 11:28 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale 18285 | On time 7:35 AM Padova | 3h24 | 10:59 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale 18361 | On time 7:35 AM Padova | 3h29 | 11:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 18361 | 7:56 AM Padova | 3h08 | 11:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale Veloce 4023 | On time 8:35 AM Padova | 3h16 | 11:51 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale Veloce 4027 | On time 8:35 AM Padova | 3h50 | 12:25 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale 18365 | On time 8:35 AM Padova | 3h29 | 12:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale Veloce 4023 | 8:56 AM Padova | 2h55 | 11:51 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8907+ Regionale Veloce 4029 | On time 9:35 AM Padova | 3h53 | 1:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8907+ Regionale 18289 | On time 9:35 AM Padova | 3h24 | 12:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8907+ Regionale 18367 | On time 9:35 AM Padova | 3h29 | 1:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4029 | 9:50 AM Padova | 3h38 | 1:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ Regionale 18367 | 9:56 AM Padova | 3h08 | 1:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3997 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 34098 | 10:09 AM Padova | 5h04 | 3:13 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 4031 | On time 10:35 AM Padova | 3h16 | 1:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 4033 | On time 10:35 AM Padova | 3h53 | 2:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale 18371 | On time 10:35 AM Padova | 3h29 | 2:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ Regionale Veloce 4031 | 10:56 AM Padova | 2h55 | 1:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ Regionale 18373 | 11:56 AM Padova | 3h08 | 3:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale 18377 | On time 12:35 PM Padova | 3h29 | 4:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce 4037 | On time 12:35 PM Padova | 3h16 | 3:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale Veloce 4039 | On time 12:35 PM Padova | 3h53 | 4:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ Regionale Veloce 4037 | 12:56 PM Padova | 2h55 | 3:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce 4043 | On time 1:35 PM Padova | 3h53 | 5:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 18303 | On time 1:35 PM Padova | 3h24 | 4:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 18381 | On time 1:35 PM Padova | 3h29 | 5:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ Regionale 18381 | 1:56 PM Padova | 3h08 | 5:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977+ Intercity 597+ Regionale 18307 | 2:09 PM Padova | 4h19 | 6:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8915+ Regionale 18387 | On time 2:35 PM Padova | 3h29 | 6:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale 18307 | On time 2:35 PM Padova | 3h53 | 6:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale Veloce 4045 | On time 2:35 PM Padova | 3h16 | 5:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ Regionale Veloce 4045 | 2:56 PM Padova | 2h55 | 5:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale 2295 | 3:09 PM Padova | 6h58 | 10:07 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce 4047 | On time 3:35 PM Padova | 3h53 | 7:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale 18311 | On time 3:35 PM Padova | 3h28 | 7:03 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale 18309 | On time 3:35 PM Padova | 3h20 | 6:55 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale Veloce 4047 | 3:50 PM Padova | 3h38 | 7:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale 18311 | 3:56 PM Padova | 3h07 | 7:03 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale Veloce 4051 | On time 4:35 PM Padova | 3h53 | 8:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale Veloce 4049 | On time 4:35 PM Padova | 3h19 | 7:54 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale 18389 | On time 4:35 PM Padova | 3h29 | 8:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ Regionale Veloce 4049 | 4:56 PM Padova | 2h58 | 7:54 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale 18319 | On time 5:35 PM Padova | 3h29 | 9:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale 18323 | On time 5:35 PM Padova | 3h53 | 9:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale 18315 | On time 5:35 PM Padova | 3h24 | 8:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale 18319 | 5:56 PM Padova | 3h08 | 9:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599+ Regionale 18337 | 6:09 PM Padova | 5h13 | 11:22 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18339 | 6:09 PM Padova | 6h20 | 12:29 AM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ Regionale 18329 | 6:56 PM Padova | 3h08 | 10:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ Regionale 18337 | 7:56 PM Padova | 3h26 | 11:22 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ Regionale 18357 | 5:56 AM Padova | 3h08 | 9:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3961+ Intercity 583+ Regionale Veloce 4021 | 6:12 AM Padova | 5h16 | 11:28 AM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale 18283 | 6:56 AM Padova | 3h08 | 10:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Padua to Pisa run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 138 miles (223 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 138 miles (223 km) |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 1:00 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 3 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 Padua 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.

Most Padua to Pisa trains use the Padova to Pisa Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Pisa San Rossore. Use this guide to compare Padua and Pisa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Padova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
Pisa Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Panetteria Binario 1
There is free Wi-Fi available at the McDonald's.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located just outside the station on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
Luggage storage is there is a luggage storage office near the end of Platform 1.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators, ramps, and disabled parking. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Pisa, Hotel La Pace, Hotel Maria.
Pisa San Rossore is 1 km from Pisa city centre. Public transport options include:
Pisa San Rossore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante pizzeria, SushiKing, Ristorante Cinese Oriente
The ticket office is open 24/7.
Available at Pisa San Rossore: Parking, WC.
Available at Pisa San Rossore: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa San Rossore: Elevators on every platform. Sala Blu services can be reached at +39 0647308579.
Nearby hotels include Rosso di Sera Relais Tuscany, Le Cascine, Camping Village Torre Pendente.
Pisa, Aeroporto Galilei Di Pisa is 1 km from Pisa city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Pisa, Aeroporto Galilei Di Pisa has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa, Aeroporto Galilei Di Pisa.
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