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Museo delle Sinopie
Pisa's main museum displays sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and treasures from the cathedral complex and the city.
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 $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 62 trains from Florence to Pisa, including 61 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 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.
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Trains from Florence to Pisa run on average 58 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 but you can travel from only $8 by bus.
There are 57 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 44m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 58 |
Direct trains 57 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Florence to Pisa.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Pisa trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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18387 | 4:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 6:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4045 | On time 5:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h51 | 5:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18307 | On time 5:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 6:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18309 | On time 5:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h17 | 6:55 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18311 | On time 5:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h10 | 7:03 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18313 | 6:16 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h28 | 7:44 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4047 | 6:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 7:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18389 | 6:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 8:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4049 | On time 7:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h54 | 7:54 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4051 | On time 7:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 8:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18315 | 7:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 8:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18319 | 7:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 9:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18323 | 8:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 9:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18327 | 8:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 9:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18329 | 8:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 10:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18333 | 9:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h08 | 10:36 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18337 | 10:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h22 | 11:22 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18339 | 11:07 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h22 | 12:29 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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18251 | 12:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h23 | 2:03 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18253 | On time 4:30 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h22 | 5:52 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18255 | On time 5:35 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 6:35 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18488 | 6:03 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h22 | 8:25 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18355 | 6:08 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h24 | 7:32 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18488 | 6:09 AM Florence Rifredi | 2h11 | 8:20 AM Pisa San Rossore | 0 transfersDirect | |
18263 | On time 6:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h13 | 8:06 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4011 | On time 7:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h51 | 7:51 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4013 | On time 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 8:28 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18275 | On time 7:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h22 | 9:00 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18357 | On time 7:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 9:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18277 | On time 8:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h17 | 9:22 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18203 · 18277 | 8:10 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h12 | 9:22 AM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
4017 | On time 8:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 9:28 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18283 | 8:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 10:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4019 | On time 9:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 10:28 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18285 | On time 9:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 10:59 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18361 | 9:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 11:04 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4021 | On time 10:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 11:28 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18365 | 10:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 12:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4023 | On time 11:00 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h51 | 11:51 AM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4027 | On time 11:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h57 | 12:25 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18289 | 11:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 12:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18490 | 11:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h34 | 2:12 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18490 | 11:45 AM Florence Rifredi | 2h20 | 2:05 PM Pisa San Rossore | 0 transfersDirect | |
18367 | 11:53 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 1:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4029 | On time 12:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 1:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18492 | 12:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h36 | 3:13 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18492 | 12:44 PM Florence Rifredi | 2h23 | 3:07 PM Pisa San Rossore | 0 transfersDirect | |
18371 | 12:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 2:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4031 | On time 1:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h51 | 1:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18293 | On time 1:16 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h29 | 2:45 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4033 | 1:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 2:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18494 | 1:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h36 | 4:13 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18295 | 1:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 2:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18494 | 1:44 PM Florence Rifredi | 2h24 | 4:08 PM Pisa San Rossore | 0 transfersDirect | |
18373 | 1:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 3:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4035 | 2:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 3:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18377 | On time 2:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 4:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4037 | 3:00 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0h51 | 3:51 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4039 | 3:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 4:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18303 | On time 3:38 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h21 | 4:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
18381 | 3:53 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h11 | 5:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
4043 | 4:28 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h00 | 5:28 PM 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.

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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.
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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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