How to travel from Rome to Pisa
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You can get from Rome to Pisa by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Rome to Pisa on Dec 08 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Rome and Pisa
 | Distance | 164 miles (264 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | $15 - $47 |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $47 (€43) • 2 h 12 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Marino Autolinee or Intercity Notte |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 164 miles (264 km) between Rome and Pisa. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Marino Autolinee or Intercity Notte among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Rome to Pisa.
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.
Trains from Rome to Pisa | Buses from Rome to Pisa | Return trips from Pisa to Rome
Rome to Pisa Travel Comparison
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€16 |
5:10 h |
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€32 |
2:05 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Rome to Pisa?
Cheapest way to travel from Rome to Pisa
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
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
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.
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Travel Tips: Travel from Rome to Pisa
There are 4 ways to get from Rome to Pisa: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Pisa from Rome is by taking a flight, which costs on average $15 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Pisa:
Taking a flight is usually $27 (€25) less than taking a bus to Pisa, which costs on average $43 (€39) for the same trip.
Taking a flight is usually $31 (€29) less than taking a train to Pisa, which costs on average $47 (€43) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Pisa from Rome is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 12 min.
Other travel options to Pisa can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Pisa by bus can take on average 5 h 5 min.
In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.
The distance is approximately 164 miles (264 km) from Rome to Pisa.
The average frequency per day from Rome to Pisa is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 14 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Pisa from Rome as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Pisa:
- Buses from Rome to Pisa most often leave from Rome, Termini and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
- Flights from Rome to Pisa most often leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Pisa International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Roma Termini and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Rome to Pisa:
- You can travel to Pisa from Rome by bus with Marino Autolinee. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $43 (€39) with Marino Autolinee from Rome to Pisa.
- You can take a train from Rome to Pisa with Intercity Notte. Cheap tickets can be found for $47 (€43) with Intercity Notte from Rome to Pisa.
Yes, there are direct routes from Rome to Pisa with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Pisa with Flixbus, Marino Autolinee or BlaBlaCar.
- You can find 14 direct trains per day to take to Pisa with Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Regionale, Intercity or Intercity Notte.
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 journey.
Before traveling from Rome to Pisa, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A bus ticket for this trip is costing $43 (€39) one way on average.
- A plane ticket for this trip is costing $15 (€14) one way on average.
- A train ticket for this journey costs on average $47 (€43) one way.
But we recommend booking Rome to Pisa tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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