How to travel from Nice to Pisa

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Pisa

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a flight costs an average of $648.

Distance: 156 miles (252 km)

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$13

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$43

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$648

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$121

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6h 8m

Average total duration

5h 38m

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6h 24m

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5h 54m

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3h 45m

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4h 25m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Pisa is a train with an average price of $13.

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

A train is $30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice to Pisa costing on average $43.

A train is $635 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Pisa costing on average $648.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 8m.

Bus takes on average 6h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nice and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nice 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 $13 compared to roughly $121 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $107. The journey takes 5h 38m versus 4h 25m 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 Nice to Pisa

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM8h25
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    9:55 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM8h25
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    9:55 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM5h55
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    9:55 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ZOU!86033+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3371+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 795
    12:26 PM7h43
    Nice-Ville
    8:09 PMPisa Centrale
    $541One-way
    2 transfers
  • ZOU!86027+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3371+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 795
    11:23 AM8h46
    Nice-Ville
    8:09 PMPisa Centrale
    $541One-way
    2 transfers
  • ZOU!86025+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3371+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 795
    10:53 AM9h16
    Nice-Ville
    8:09 PMPisa Centrale
    $541One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 AM7h20
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    5:20 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:20 AM8h30
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    1:50 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetU22979+RegionaleRegionale 20681 · Regionale Veloce 4136
    12:25 PM8h00
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    8:25 PMPisa Centrale
    $1801One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU22979+RegionaleRegionale 20675+IntercityIntercity 518
    12:25 PM6h35
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    7:00 PMPisa Centrale
    $1861One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 20675+IntercityIntercity 518+CitizenPlane2979
    12:25 PM6h35
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    7:00 PMPisa Centrale
    $1901One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nice 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 Nice to Pisa.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Pisa is a train with an average price of $13.

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

A train is $30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice to Pisa costing on average $43.

A train is $635 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Pisa costing on average $648.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 8m.

Bus takes on average 6h 24m.

The distance from Nice to Pisa is approximately 156 miles (252 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Pisa is:
  • Around 42 trains per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Pisa:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Pisa International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Pisa by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Pisa by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, KLM, Air Dolomiti to go to Pisa by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nice to Pisa:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Nice 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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