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Compare train, bus, and flight for Pisa to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 $22, while a flight costs an average of $523.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $523 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Rome:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Rome costing on average $25 (€21).
A train is $501 (€419) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Rome costing on average $523 (€437).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Flight takes on average 5h 41m.
The journey is about 52m faster (2h 58m by train vs 3h 50m by car) and roughly $61 (€51) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€19) vs $83 (€69)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Pisa to Rome
How to get from Pisa to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pisa to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2078:20 AM6h00Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)2:20 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2078:20 AM6h00Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)2:20 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIARGENTO 85837:33 AM2h13Pisa Centrale9:46 AMRome Tiburtina$701One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce 41397:45 PM3h51Pisa Centrale11:36 PMRome Ostiense$321One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 41353:45 PM4h03Pisa Centrale7:48 PMRome Termini$321One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 41255:45 AM4h03Pisa Centrale9:48 AMRome Termini$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:25 PM5h10Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)10:35 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 AM4h45Pisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia)10:50 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM4h35Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)2:35 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$291One-way0 transfers
BA613 · BA5623:15 PM7h30Pisa International Airport10:45 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$7241One-way1 transfer
BA615 · BA56212:50 PM9h55Pisa International Airport10:45 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$7241One-way1 transfer
BA617 · BA5468:30 PM13h45Pisa International Airport10:15 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1,0761One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Pisa to Rome
Traveling from Pisa to Rome is simple and shouldn't take more than 3 or 4 hours, whether you take a bus or train. The fastest way to travel in Italy is by a Trenitalia express, which takes just over 2 hours, but there are buses that don't take much longer. Be sure to check both the bus and train schedules before traveling, as some services are significantly slower than others.
Trains from Pisa to Rome | Buses from Pisa to Rome | Return trips from Rome to Pisa
Pisa to Rome Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Pisa to Rome?
Cheapest way to travel from Pisa to Rome
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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Pisa to Rome. Buses traveling from Pisa to Rome depart from Pisa's Autostazione Via Pietrasantina and take just over 5 hours to arrive at Rome's Tiburtina bus station. Between 2-5 buses travel from Pisa to Rome to Pisa per day. Bus companies that travel from Pisa to Rome include Baltour and Flixbus. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar also frequently offer trips from Pisa to Rome. Rideshares often travel from Pisa to Rome more frequently than buses.
Fastest way to travel from Pisa to Rome
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Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Pisa to Rome. Trains traveling from Pisa to Rome depart from Pisa Centrale train station and take as little as 2 hours to arrive at either Rome's Termini, Tiburtina, or Ostiense train station when traveling on a high-speed train. Over 50 trains travel from Pisa to Rome every day, with the earliest train departing Pisa at 1:41 a.m. All trains that travel from Pisa to Rome are operated by Trenitalia with a variety of train types available. Some trains traveling from Pisa to Rome require a transfer in Florence.
Most popular way to travel from Pisa to Rome

Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Pisa to Rome. Traveling from Pisa to Rome by high-speed train is approximately 3 hours faster than taking the bus. Trains are also only €18 more expensive than buses on average. Rome and Pisa are located too close together to make flying a prudent option. Buses remain an attractive option for people who would prefer to save while traveling from Pisa to Rome. Rideshares offer another alternative that are usually both cheaper and faster than buses.
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This is compared to other travel options from Pisa to Rome:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pisa to Rome costing on average $25 (€21).
A train is $501 (€419) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pisa to Rome costing on average $523 (€437).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 32m.
Flight takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 112 trains per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pisa and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Pisa International Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pisa Centrale and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, Itabus, Infobus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with Frecciabianca, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Rome by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, Itabus, Infobus.
- 19 direct trains per day with Frecciabianca, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte.
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