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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 bus costs an average of $26, while a flight costs an average of $407.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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$32 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $407 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m 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 Rome to Pisa:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Pisa costing on average $32.
A bus is $380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Pisa costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
The journey is about 15m faster (3h 34m by train vs 3h 49m by car) and roughly $53 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($32 vs $85). 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 Rome to Pisa
How to get from Rome to Pisa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Pisa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:50 PM4h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina11:25 PMPisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:50 PM4h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina11:25 PMPisa (Pisamover via San Giusto/Aurelia)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIABIANCA 86264:15 PM2h22Rome Termini6:37 PMPisa Centrale$641One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 4502 · Treno 4502 effettuato con bus RM78G · Regionale Veloce 41385:23 PM5h02Rome Ostiense10:25 PMPisa Centrale$331One-way2 transfers
Regionale 4502 · Treno 4502 effettuato con bus RM78G · Regionale Veloce 41385:12 PM5h13Rome Termini10:25 PMPisa Centrale$331One-way2 transfers
Regionale 4500 · Treno 4500 effettuato con bus RM76G · Regionale Veloce 41341:12 PM5h23Rome Termini6:35 PMPisa Centrale$331One-way2 transfers
Busitalia B030+
Regionale 18218 · Regionale 183616:00 AM5h04Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina11:04 AMPisa Centrale$291One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM5h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina9:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$301One-way1 transfer
Regionale 83690+
BUS L794E+
Regionale Veloce 40326:12 AM6h17Rome Termini12:29 PMPisa Centrale$321One-way2 transfers
BA561 · BA6148:15 PM14h50Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport11:05 AMPisa International Airport$4751One-way1 transfer
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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.
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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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

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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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Pisa:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Pisa costing on average $32.
A bus is $380 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Pisa costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
- Around 47 trains per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Pisa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Pisa International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Pisa by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Italo to go to Pisa by train.
- Travel with ITA to go to Pisa by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte.
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