How to travel from Genoa to Pisa

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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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$22

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$16

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$52

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3h 17m

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2h 47m

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3h 26m

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2h 56m

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2h 4m

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The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Pisa is a bus with an average price of $16 (€14).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 3h 17m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Genoa and Pisa including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Genoa 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 $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.

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from Genoa to Pisa

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367
    2:32 PM2h55
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    5:27 PMPisa Centrale
    $201One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 2127 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367
    2:32 PM2h55
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    5:27 PMPisa Centrale
    $201One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8583
    5:48 AM1h42
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    7:30 AMPisa Centrale
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 22873 · Regionale Veloce 3285 · Regionale 19385
    8:24 PM3h25
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    11:49 PMPisa Centrale
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 22857 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423
    4:24 PM3h27
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    7:51 PMPisa Centrale
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 22841 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415
    12:24 PM3h28
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    3:52 PMPisa Centrale
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:40 AM5h10
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    1:50 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 AM6h50
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    6:05 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Genoa 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 Genoa to Pisa.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Genoa and Pisa including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Pisa is a bus with an average price of $16 (€14).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 3h 17m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 26m.

The distance from Genoa to Pisa is approximately 86 miles (140 km).
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Pisa is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Genoa to Pisa:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Genoa to Pisa with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, Itabus.
  • 16 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciabianca, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa to Pisa often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, La Spezia, Milan, Lucca. 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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