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Museo delle Sinopie
Museum displaying the preparatory sinopia drawings for Pisa's Camposanto frescoes, offering rare insight into medieval mural techniques in Piazza dei Miracoli.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Pisa Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Pisa Centrale will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 24 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino for Pisa Centrale on Fri, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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 Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19343
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413
Regionale Veloce 3285 · Regionale 19385
Regionale 12311+
FRECCIABIANCA 8605
Regionale Veloce 3277+
FRECCIAROSSA 8623
Regionale 12361+
FRECCIABIANCA 8613
Intercity 651
Intercity 679Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Pisa Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Pisa Centrale:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Pisa Centrale costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Pisa Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Intercity, Regionale.
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 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Pisa Centrale trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 12321 · Regionale 19355 | 7:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h41 | 11:40 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 651 | 8:24 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h01 | 10:25 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12337+ Intercity 505 | 8:59 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h08 | 11:07 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 11:15 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h37 | 1:52 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12361 · Regionale 12227 · Regionale 19363 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h22 | 3:27 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12361+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:05 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h59 | 2:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12369+ Intercity 511 | 12:38 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h12 | 2:50 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 1:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h37 | 3:52 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 | 2:18 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h34 | 4:52 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12391+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 3:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h02 | 5:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 | 3:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h12 | 5:27 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401+ Intercity 669 | 4:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h28 | 6:30 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12401 · Regionale 12235 · Regionale 19375 | 4:02 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h25 | 7:27 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h36 | 7:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3277+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 5:15 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h53 | 7:08 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22861 · Regionale 19379 | 6:09 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h18 | 9:27 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 673 | 6:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h01 | 8:17 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 679 | 8:16 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h01 | 10:17 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3285 · Regionale 19385 | 9:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h39 | 11:49 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3285+ Intercity 685 | 9:10 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h07 | 11:17 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12469+ InterCityNotte 899 | 10:06 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h56 | 1:02 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 887+ treno 12210 effettuato con bus GE032+ Intercity 501 | 11:17 PM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 7h27 | 6:44 AM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016+ FRECCIARGENTO 8583 | 4:55 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h35 | 7:30 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19343 | 5:28 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h50 | 8:18 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 | 6:37 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h03 | 9:40 AM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 7:12 AM Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h52 | 9:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Pisa Centrale run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:41, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 4:41 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Pisa Centrale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pisa Centrale trip today.
Museum displaying the preparatory sinopia drawings for Pisa's Camposanto frescoes, offering rare insight into medieval mural techniques in Piazza dei Miracoli.
Museum of the Cathedral complex with sculptures, treasure pieces, and works linked to the monuments of Piazza dei Miracoli.
Major exhibition venue on the Arno hosting art shows and cultural displays in a restored historic palace popular with locals and visitors.
Monumental square containing Pisa's most famous buildings, essential for first-time visitors and one of Italy's most iconic urban spaces.
The riverside promenades along the Arno offer classic views, historic facades, and one of the city's best walking experiences.
Elegant historic square lined with major academic and civic buildings, central to Pisa's medieval and Renaissance identity.
Thin savory pancake made from chickpea flour, water, and olive oil, baked in a hot oven. A classic Tuscan street food common in Pisa and nearby Livorno.
Traditional Tuscan bread and tomato soup made with stale bread, tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil. Comforting and deeply tied to local cucina povera.
Hearty Tuscan vegetable and bread soup, usually with cannellini beans, kale, and stale bread. It is one of the region’s most iconic peasant dishes.
Established central Pisa restaurant known for refined Tuscan cuisine, seafood, and seasonal ingredients in an elegant but relaxed setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant near the historic center, appreciated for classic Pisan and Tuscan dishes, pasta, and a cozy local atmosphere.
Historic-style trattoria recognized for Tuscan meat dishes, taglieri, and rustic regional cooking in a warm, old-town setting.
Prices are moderate for Italy. Casual meals are reasonable, while tourist-area dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Pisa Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Pisa Centrale trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Pisa Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Pisa San Rossore. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino and Pisa Centrale train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
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Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
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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