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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
$31
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
45
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 $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Padua to Pisa without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18490
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18339
Intercity 584+
Regionale Veloce 4043
Regionale Veloce 3977+
Intercity 597+
Regionale 18307
Regionale Veloce 3985+
Intercity 599+
Regionale 18337
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+
Regionale Veloce 4045
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+
Regionale Veloce 4023
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+
Regionale Veloce 4049
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+
Regionale 18311
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+
Regionale 18283Omio 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 $24. 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 $24, and a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $87 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 $32 (€26) compared to roughly $87 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55 (€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 tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18490 | 7:09 AM Padova | 7h03 | 2:12 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8903+ Regionale 18361 | 7:35 AM Padova | 3h29 | 11:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale Veloce 4021 | 7:35 AM Padova | 3h53 | 11:28 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8903+ Regionale 18285 | 7:35 AM Padova | 3h24 | 10:59 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ Regionale 18361 | 7:56 AM Padova | 3h08 | 11:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8905+ Regionale 18365 | On time 8:35 AM Padova | 3h29 | 12:04 PM 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale Veloce 4023 | 8:56 AM Padova | 2h55 | 11:51 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale 18367 | 9:30 AM Padova | 3h34 | 1:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale Veloce 4029 | 9:30 AM Padova | 3h58 | 1:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8902+ Regionale 18289 | 9:30 AM Padova | 3h29 | 12:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 4043 | 1:21 PM Padova | 4h07 | 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 | |
8913+ Regionale Veloce 4043 | On time 1:35 PM Padova | 3h53 | 5:28 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 Veloce 4045 | On time 2:35 PM Padova | 3h16 | 5:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale 18307 | On time 2:35 PM Padova | 3h53 | 6:28 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 18311 | 3:35 PM Padova | 3h28 | 7:03 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce 4047 | 3:35 PM Padova | 3h53 | 7:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale 18309 | 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 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 | |
8923+ Regionale Veloce 4051 | On time 4:35 PM Padova | 3h53 | 8:28 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 | 5:35 PM Padova | 3h29 | 9:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale 18315 | 5:35 PM Padova | 3h24 | 8:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale 18323 | 5:35 PM Padova | 3h53 | 9:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ Regionale 18319 | 5:56 PM Padova | 3h08 | 9:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18339 | 6:09 PM Padova | 6h20 | 12:29 AM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599+ Regionale 18337 | 6:09 PM Padova | 5h13 | 11:22 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
8927+ Regionale 18329 | On time 6:35 PM Padova | 3h29 | 10:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8927+ Regionale 18333 | On time 6:35 PM Padova | 4h01 | 10:36 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
8927+ Regionale 18327 | On time 6:35 PM Padova | 3h24 | 9:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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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 $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $19 (€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 $24 (€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 |
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