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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 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Rome to Pisa by train, bus or flight.
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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.
ETRUSCHI LINE 4130Cheapest
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FRECCIARGENTO 8556Other options
ETRUSCHI LINE 4124
Intercity 510
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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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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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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.

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.
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