How to travel from Padua to Pisa

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Padua to Pisa

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Padua to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. 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 $29, while a flight costs an average of $709.

Distance: 138 miles (223 km)

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$709

Average price

$29

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Cheapest

$45

Average price

$85

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5h 27m

Average total duration

3h 27m

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3h 38m

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3h 8m

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5h 2m

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3h 12m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 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 Padua to Pisa is a train with an average price of $29.

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

A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Pisa costing on average $45.

A train is $680 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Pisa costing on average $709.

The fastest way to travel from Padua to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 2m.

Flight takes on average 5h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Padua and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Padua to Pisa among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $709 compared to roughly $85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-624.01. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 3h 12m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Padua to Pisa

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

Our recommendation

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

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18490
    8:09 AM6h03
    Padova
    2:12 PMPisa Centrale
    $311One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18490
    8:09 AM6h03
    Padova
    2:12 PMPisa Centrale
    $311One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9425+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4045
    2:56 PM2h55
    Padova
    5:51 PMPisa Centrale
    $721One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 3997 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18494
    10:09 AM6h04
    Padova
    4:13 PMPisa Centrale
    $311One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18339
    6:09 PM6h20
    Padova
    12:29 AMPisa Centrale
    $311One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3977+IntercityIntercity 597+RegionaleRegionale 18307
    2:09 PM4h19
    Padova
    6:28 PMPisa Centrale
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 PM5h45
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    8:45 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:10 AM5h40
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    1:50 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:40 PM4h25
    Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    6:05 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsAZ7802 · AZ7805
    12:00 PM8h35
    Verona Airport
    8:35 PMPisa International Airport
    $4231One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA601 · BA616
    12:00 PM7h35
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    7:35 PMPisa International Airport
    $10511One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Padua 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 Padua to Pisa.

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There are 3 options to travel between Padua and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Padua to Pisa is a train with an average price of $29.

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

A train is $16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Pisa costing on average $45.

A train is $680 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Pisa costing on average $709.

The fastest way to travel from Padua to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 2m.

Flight takes on average 5h 27m.

The distance from Padua to Pisa is approximately 138 miles (223 km).
The average frequency per day from Padua to Pisa is:
  • Around 54 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua 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 Padua to Pisa:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Pisa International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Padua to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Pisa by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Pisa by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Luxair to go to Pisa by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Padua to Pisa:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Padua 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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