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To get from Florence to Pisa on Sep 18 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Florence to Pisa
 | Distance | 42 miles (68 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $11 - $11 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $11 (€9) • 2 h 40 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $11 (€9) • 51 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Regionale or Regionale |
Travel 42 miles (68 km) by bus or train between Florence and Pisa. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 51 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $11 (€9). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Regionale or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Florence to Pisa.
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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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€6 |
1:10 h |
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€10 |
0:48 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.
How to get from Florence to Pisa
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Travel Tips
There are 2 travel options from Florence to Pisa: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Florence to Pisa is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $11 (€9) compared to other travel options to Pisa:
Taking a bus is about $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $11 (€9) for this journey.
The fastest way to get to Pisa from Florence is by train with an average travel time of 51 min.
Other travel options to Pisa can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 2 h 40 min of travel time.
The Florence to Pisa distance is around 42 miles (68 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Pisa is:
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Florence to Pisa as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to Pisa:
- Most travelers board their bus from Florence, Villa Costanza Tram T1 and arrive in Pisa, Staz. FS.
- Most travelers take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Pisa Centrale.
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- You can travel to Pisa from Florence by bus with Regionale. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€9) with Regionale from Florence to Pisa.
- You can travel between Florence and Pisa by train with Regionale. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€9) with Regionale from Florence to Pisa.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Pisa with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 25 direct trains per day with Frecciargento, Regionale or Intercity Notte.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Pisa as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Pisa from Florence.
When planning your trip from Florence to Pisa, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets cost on average $11 (€9) one way.
- Train tickets are costing $11 (€9) one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Florence to Pisa online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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