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Compare bus and train 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 train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Florence to Pisa:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Pisa costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $16 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 17m versus 1h 9m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Pisa
How to get from Florence to Pisa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Pisa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:05 AM1h15Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo6:20 AMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:05 AM1h15Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo6:20 AMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Flibco4:30 PM1h00Florence, Guidoni Tram T25:30 PMPisa, Aeroporto internazionale “Galileo Galilei” (P6)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 41463:02 PM1h40Florence Rifredi4:42 PMPisa San Rossore$141One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 414811:57 AM1h47Florence Rifredi1:44 PMPisa San Rossore$141One-way0 transfers
- Regionale 18508 · Regionale 191619:15 AM1h47Florence Rifredi11:02 AMPisa San Rossore$141One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:00 PM1h35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)9:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:10 PM1h40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:50 AMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:45 PM1h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:50 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$131One-way0 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.
Trains from Florence to Pisa | Buses from Florence to Pisa | Return trips from Pisa to Florence
Florence to Pisa Travel Comparison
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€6 |
1:10 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Florence to Pisa?
Cheapest way to travel from Florence to Pisa
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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Pisa:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Pisa costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 58 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Pisa as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte to go to Pisa by train.
- Travel with Flibco, flibco, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti to go to Pisa by bus.
- 56 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte.
- 11 direct buses per day with Flibco, flibco, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti.
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