How to travel from Bolzano to Pisa

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bolzano to Pisa

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, while a train costs an average of €55.

Distance: 196 miles (317 km)

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€55

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€36

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€102

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5h 28m

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4h 58m

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30m

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7h 55m

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7h 25m

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4h 34m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bolzano to Pisa is a bus with an average price of €36.

This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Pisa:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Pisa costing on average €44.

A bus is €386 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolzano to Pisa costing on average €422.

The fastest way to travel from Bolzano to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 5h 26m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 55m.

Flight takes on average 14h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bolzano and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bolzano to Pisa among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €58. The journey takes 4h 56m versus 4h 34m 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.

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from Bolzano to Pisa

How to get from Bolzano to Pisa by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bolzano to Pisa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 AM7h05
    Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    1:50 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 AM7h05
    Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    1:50 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8507+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4023
    7:12 AM4h39
    Bolzano/Bozen
    11:51 AMPisa Centrale
    461One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8505+RegionaleRegionale 18359
    5:12 AM4h52
    Bolzano/Bozen
    10:04 AMPisa Centrale
    431One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18339
    4:31 PM7h58
    Bolzano/Bozen
    12:29 AMPisa Centrale
    431One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 3841+IntercityIntercity 597
    12:31 PM5h53
    Bolzano/Bozen
    6:24 PMPisa Centrale
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:40 PM8h05
    Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)
    8:45 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bolzano to Pisa

Travel to Pisa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolzano to Pisa.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bolzano and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bolzano to Pisa is a bus with an average price of €36.

This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Pisa:

A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Pisa costing on average €55.

A bus is €556 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolzano to Pisa costing on average €592.

The fastest way to travel from Bolzano to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 5h 28m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 41m.

Bus takes on average 7h 55m.

The distance from Bolzano to Pisa is approximately 196 miles (317 km).
The average frequency per day from Bolzano to Pisa is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolzano and Pisa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolzano to Pisa:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Pisa International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bolzano/Bozen and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bolzano to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Pisa by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Pisa by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bolzano to Pisa:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bolzano to Pisa often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pisa and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Pisa to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Pisa, you can visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and explore the Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning medieval architecture. Discover the Pisa Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, and the Baptistery of St. John, known for its acoustics and Gothic design. The Camposanto Monumentale offers impressive frescoes and ancient Roman sarcophagi. For art enthusiasts, the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and the National Museum of San Matteo house remarkable collections. Enjoy a stroll along the Arno River, explore the charming Borgo Stretto, and savor a gelato at one of the city's renowned gelaterias.
One to two days in Pisa is typically sufficient to explore the city's main attractions, including the Leaning Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, and nearby historical sites.

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