How to travel from Florence to Pisa

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Compare train and bus for Florence to Pisa

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 42 miles (69 km)

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from Florence to Pisa

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

Our recommendation

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

RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 4021
10:28AM1h00
Florence Santa Maria Novella
11:28AMPisa Centrale
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
12:25PM1h05
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
01:30PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 4023
11:00AM0h51
Florence Santa Maria Novella
11:51AMPisa Centrale
$121One-way
0 transfers

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RegionaleRegionale 18365
10:53AM1h11
Florence Santa Maria Novella
12:04PMPisa Centrale
$121One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 18361
09:53AM1h11
Florence Santa Maria Novella
11:04AMPisa Centrale
$121One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 4027
11:28AM0h57
Florence Santa Maria Novella
12:25PMPisa Centrale
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
10:30AM1h00
Florence, Guidoni Tram T2
11:30AMPisa, Aeroporto internazionale “Galileo Galilei” (P6)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlibcoFlibco
12:30PM1h00
Florence, Guidoni Tram T2
01:30PMPisa, Aeroporto internazionale “Galileo Galilei” (P6)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:00PM1h10
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
06:10PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
$121One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Florence to Pisa

Traveling from Florence to Pisa is convenient by train or bus for travelers in Italy. Travelers don't need to worry about flying, as the two cities are just 86 kilometers apart. Instead, high-speed express trains can get them to Pisa in under an hour. Buses don't take much longer. If needed, there are also rideshare options such as Bla Bla Car.

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Florence to Pisa Travel Comparison

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Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€6

1:10 h

2 Days Ahead

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€10

0:48 h

3 Days Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Florence to Pisa?

Cheapest way to travel from Florence to Pisa


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Taking the bus or a rideshare is the cheapest way to travel from Florence to Pisa. Terravision buses travel from Florence to Pisa once an hour every day. The earliest bus traveling from Florence to Pisa usually depart from Florence's Piazza Montelungo at 3:40 a.m. while the final bus departs at 9:00 p.m. Traveling from Florence to Pisa by bus takes approximately 1 hour to reach Pisa Airport, so travelers will need to take a further bus to reach Pisa's city center. Fortunately, this bus (the PisaMover) only takes an additional 10 minutes. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar that travel from Florence to Pisa also take approximately 1:10 h to arrive in Pisa.


Fastest way to travel from Florence to Pisa


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Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Florence to Pisa. Trains traveling from Florence to Pisa depart from Florence's Santa Maria Novella station and arrive at Pisa Centrale train station. All trains traveling from Florence to Pisa are operated by Trenitalia. Some of Trenitalia's Frecciabianca trains cover the short distance in just 48 minutes, while slower regional Trenitalia services can take almost 3 hours to arrive in Pisa. Over 50 trains travel from Florence to Pisa every day, with the first train departing Florence at 4:30 a.m.


Most popular way to travel from Florence to Pisa


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Florence to Pisa. Taking a train is the fastest way to travel from Florence to Pisa and isn't significantly more expensive than taking the bus. Over 50 Trenitalia trains traveling from Florence to Pisa every day. Up to 4 trains depart per hour during peak hours.


How to get from Florence to Pisa

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Florence to Pisa, 81,02% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Florence to Pisa and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Florence 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 Florence to Pisa.

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There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Pisa including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Pisa is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Pisa costing on average $12 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

The distance from Florence to Pisa is approximately 42 miles (69 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Pisa is:
  • Around 52 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Pisa:
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 and arrive in Pisa, Aeroporto internazionale “Galileo Galilei” (P6).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with flibco, FlixBus, Flibco, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Caronna Tour Srl to go to Pisa by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Pisa by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Pisa with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct buses per day with flibco, FlixBus, Flibco, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Caronna Tour Srl.
  • 50 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Pisa often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Milan, Venice, Paris, La Spezia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pisa and these popular destinations at a great price.
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