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Florence to Pisa. What is your best way of traveling?
To get from Florence to Pisa, travelers can take a bus, a train, or an individual transfer (taxi). You can also rent a car without a driver. The trip by bus from Florence to Pisa takes about 1-1,5 hours, the ticket price varies from EUR 5 to EUR 12. The train journey time is 1 hour, and its ticket cost is EUR 8,40. By taking a transfer, you will get to the destination in about 1 hour, the journey cost will be EUR 180. The distance between Florence and Pisa is 84 km.
For those who want to save their time the best option is to take a train. Departures from Florence's Santa Maria Novella train station to Pisa Centrale Train Station take place every 10 minutes. Bus is better to use when you need to get straight to Pisa Airport. It is always better to buy tickets in advance and on the official websites, as it could be more expensive at the ticket offices. It is also possible to take a nighttime bus. Transfer Florence-Pisa is a good option for those who want to travel with a high level of comfort or when there are no bus/train tickets available. Besides, it is very useful for those who are afraid of buying tickets in a foreign country on their own.
Order a transfer from Florence
Pisa – the birthplace of Galileo
Those visiting Pisa only to take pictures with Tower of Pisa (also known as Leaning Tower) make a big mistake. Located in a picturesque Tuscany region, Pisa is only 3 hours away from Florence and very close to Lucca. Except for the famous Tower, one should have a look at the historical Pisa University building and the Cathedral Square (also known as Square of Miracles). In June, the amazing Luminara festival takes place on the Arno River when thousands of candles are lit. If you are eager to explore some of the famous Tuscan countrysides, San Gimignano, Siena, and the Chianti wine region are worth visiting.
Bus from Florence to Pisa
€5-13
3-15 h
1,5 h
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There are many companies that offer direct buses to Pisa – for example, FlixBus and Baltour. The ticket by FlixBus costs EUR 7,99 (sometimes EUR 5). Although there are only daytime buses, they depart every day. Baltour offers bus trips twice a day. The ticket cost EUR 13. Buses by FlixBus depart from Piazzale Montelungo, Baltour’s ones from Autostazione Sita, all of them arrive at Pietrasantina. The duration of the trip is usually 1 hour 35 minutes. There is also an opportunity to get straight from Florence Airport to Pisa Airport by TerraVision IT at 3:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.. The price is EUR 4,99 and it takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get from one place to the other.
Buses from Florence to Pisa:
FlixBus, Baltour, TerraVision IT
Timetable:
FlixBus: at 8:00 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday and at 9:00 a.m on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday Baltour: at 1:30 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. TerraVision: at 3:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m.
Route:
FlixBus: Piazzale Montelungo (Florence) - Pietrasantina (Pisa) Baltour: Autostazione Sita - Pietrasantina (Pisa) TerraVision: Florence Airport - Pisa Airport
Travel time:
1 h 10 min - 1 h 35 min
Waiting time:
FlixBus: 8 h 50 min - 15 h 10 min Baltour: 7 h 40 min - 8h 50 min TerraVision: 3h - 14 h 30 min
Comfort level:
all buses are quite comfortable, some of them equipped with air conditioning, WC, and Wi-Fi
Cost:
FlixBus: EUR 5 - EUR 7,99 Baltour: EUR 13 TerraVision: EUR 4,99
Clients:
young tourists, travelers without large luggage, those who want to save money
How to find the bus:
To get to the bus station Piazzale Montelungo from the Florence Airport you can take a bus of Busitalia (line Volainbus). The departure point is situated just outside the terminal building, next to the taxi stands. You have to get off at the Firenze S.M.N. and then take 6 minutes walk to the Piazzale Montelungo bus station. To get to the Autostazione Sita will take 4 minutes.
Train from Florence to Pisa
from €8,4
10 min
50-90 minutes
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There are 46 trains from Florence to Pisa that run every day and depart every 10 minutes. That is why it is the best option for a day trip – train service is quick and cheap. The first train leaves from Florence's Santa Maria Novella train station at 12:40 a.m., the last one at 11:07 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the train station or on the official website. Ticket prices are usually EUR 8,40. The distance between cities is quite short so there are no high-speed trains on this route. The trip by Regionale and Regionale Veloce takes between 50 and 90 minutes.
Train from Florence to Pisa:
Regionale, Regionale Veloce
Timetable:
from 12:40 a.m. to 11.07 p.m.
Route:
Santa Maria Novella train station - Pisa Centrale Train Station
Travel time:
50-90 minutes
Waiting time:
10 minutes
Comfort level:
Medium: usually there are only second-class carriages, reservations are not required, not all trains are air-conditioned
Cost:
EUR 8,40
Clients:
young tourists, travelers without large luggage, those who want to make a day trip
How to find the train platform:
Florence train station (Firenze S.M.N.) is situated in the city center, close to the Piazzale Montelungo bus station. From the airport, you can reach the train station with Busitalia SITA Nord bus shuttle
Transfer from Florence to Pisa
€180
5 min
1 h
Family
If you are traveling with children or in a big group of people, booking a private transfer Florence-Pisa would be a good option. It is very comfortable for seniors, inexperienced tourists and the ones traveling with large luggage. Moreover, for the group of people, it could be even cheaper than taking a bus or a train. The car journey time is 1 hour and the price starts at EUR 180.
Timetable:
24/7
Route:
to any address
Travel time:
1 h
Waiting time:
You will spend 3-5 minutes looking for a taxi. There is no need to look for a pre-booked transfer: the driver will meet you at the exit from the arrival zone with a nameplate
Comfort level:
high level taxi: no stops, no other passengers Pre-booked transfer: air-conditioning, English-speaking operator, help with luggage, a capacious car for a group of tourists, online payment via card, pre-booking, child seat, etc.
Cost:
from €180
Clients:
families with children, big groups of people, tourists with large luggage, aged tourists, those who do not know the language
Car rental in Florence
from €11
from 1 day
from 1 year
To rent a car without a driver to get from Florence to Pisa, provide a passport and an IDL. Big international companies require an embossed credit card too. Insurance, taxes, and tolls are included in the price of car rental per day. Remember that it’s not allowed to drive in some historical quarters of the city. It’s also difficult to find parking in the city center so park in remote areas. You can rent a car at Florence Airport.
How to get from Florence to Pisa: travel and waiting time
Pisa is a town that is definitely worth seeing. It is quite easy to get there from Florence. Traveling by bus or train would be much cheaper than taking a taxi. However, for those who value comfort, it is better to book a transfer. So choose the best option for you and enjoy your travel!