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Compare train and bus for Genoa to Pisa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. 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 bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Pisa:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Pisa costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $52 (€44) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 4m 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 Genoa to Pisa
How to get from Genoa to Pisa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Pisa is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 193672:32 PM2h55Genoa Piazza Principe5:27 PMPisa Centrale$201One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 193672:32 PM2h55Genoa Piazza Principe5:27 PMPisa Centrale$201One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 85835:48 AM1h42Genoa Piazza Principe7:30 AMPisa Centrale$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 22873 · Regionale Veloce 3285 · Regionale 193858:24 PM3h25Genoa Piazza Principe11:49 PMPisa Centrale$201One-way2 transfers
Regionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 184234:24 PM3h27Genoa Piazza Principe7:51 PMPisa Centrale$201One-way2 transfers
Regionale 22841 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 1841512:24 PM3h28Genoa Piazza Principe3:52 PMPisa Centrale$201One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM5h10Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia1:50 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM6h50Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia6:05 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Pisa:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Pisa costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Pisa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
- Travel with FlixBus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Pisa by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciabianca, Regionale, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Pisa by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa.
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