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Compare train and bus for Rome to Pisa

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 164 miles (265 km)

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€31

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€26

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3h 35m

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from Rome to Pisa

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

Our recommendation

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

RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 4130
10:12AM4h23
Rome Termini
02:35PMPisa Centrale
$311One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:50PM4h35
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
11:25PMPisa, Aeroporto Parcheggio Aurelia
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8556
04:20PM2h17
Rome Termini
06:37PMPisa Centrale
$721One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 4124
06:12AM4h06
Rome Termini
10:18AMPisa Centrale
$311One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 510
10:28AM3h16
Rome Termini
01:44PMPisa Centrale
$471One-way
0 transfers
RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 4134
02:12PM4h03
Rome Termini
06:15PMPisa Centrale
$311One-way
0 transfers
Marino Autolinee206
01:50PM5h45
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
07:35PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:55AM5h35
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
01:30PMPisa, Aeroporto Parcheggio Aurelia
$301One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:10AM5h30
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
05:40AMPisa, Aeroporto Parcheggio Aurelia
$331One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Rome to Pisa

If you are traveling in Italy and want to visit the Renaissance city of Pisa and the famous leaning tower, getting there from Rome is easy. There may not be any direct flights, but there are plenty of buses and trains to choose from every day. The fastest route is to take an express train, which gets you to Pisa in a little over 2 hours, leaving plenty of time for sight-seeing.

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Rome to Pisa Travel Comparison

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buses

€16

5:10 h

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€32

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What is the best way to travel from Rome to Pisa?

Cheapest way to travel from Rome to Pisa


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Rome to Pisa. Buses traveling from Rome to Pisa depart from Rome's Tiburtina bus station and take just over 5 hours to arrive at Pisa's Autostazione Via Pietrasantina. Approximately 6 buses travel from Rome to Pisa every day, with the first bus departing Rome at 2:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Rome to Pisa include Baltour and Flixbus. Ridesharing services like BlaBlaCar also frequently offer trips from Rome to Pisa.


Fastest way to travel from Rome to Pisa


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Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Rome to Pisa. Trains traveling from Rome to Pisa depart from either Rome's Termini, Tiburtina, Trastevere, or Ostiense train station and take as little as 2 hours to arrive at Pisa's Centrale train station when traveling on a high-speed train. Over 60 trains travel from Rome to Pisa every day, with the earliest train departing Rome at 6:05 a.m. All trains that travel from Rome to Pisa are operated by Trenitalia with a variety of train types available.


Most popular way to travel from Rome to Pisa


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Rome to Pisa. Traveling from Rome to Pisa by high-speed train is approximately 3 hours faster than taking the bus. Trains are also only €16 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 Rome to Pisa.


How to get from Rome to Pisa

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Rome to Pisa, 99,31% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Rome to Pisa and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Pisa.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Rome to Pisa: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Pisa is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Pisa:

A bus is () less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Pisa costing on average ().

Taking a bus costs $15 (€13) less than taking a train, which costs on average $23 (€21) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Rome to Pisa is by train, which takes on average 3 h 23 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 4 h 35 min.

You should expect to travel around 164 miles (264 km) between Rome and Pisa.

The average frequency per day from Rome to Pisa is:

  • 1 bus per day.
  • 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Rome to Pisa as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Pisa:

  • Buses mostly leave from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and tend to arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
  • Trains from Rome to Pisa most often leave from Rome Termini and arrive in Pisa Centrale.

The following travel companies offer services from Rome to Pisa:

  • FlixBus or Marino Autolinee can get you to Pisa by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Rome to Pisa for $8 (€7) on Omio.
  • Travel with Alitalia for flights to Pisa. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Alitalia Rome to Pisa tickets on Omio for $123 (€111).
  • Frecciabianca, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa or Italo can get you to Pisa by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Frecciabianca from Rome to Pisa for $17 (€15) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Rome to Pisa with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Pisa with FlixBus or Marino Autolinee.
  • You can check for a direct train to Pisa with Frecciabianca, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte or Frecciarossa with 9 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Pisa tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Rome to Pisa often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Florence, Milan, Paris or Venice. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Rome and Pisa itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Pisa and any of these top destinations today!
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