How to travel from Rome to Pisa

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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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 164 miles (265 km)

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$33

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$22

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4h 2m

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3h 32m

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4h 47m

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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 4128
    10:12 AM4h03
    Rome Termini
    2:15 PMPisa Centrale
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:50 PM4h35
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    11:25 PMPisa, Aeroporto Parcheggio Aurelia
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciargentoFRECCIARGENTO 8588
    6:23 AM2h30
    Rome Termini
    8:53 AMPisa Centrale
    $831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 4132
    12:12 PM4h03
    Rome Termini
    4:15 PMPisa Centrale
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 4124
    6:12 AM4h06
    Rome Termini
    10:18 AMPisa Centrale
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 4134
    2:12 PM4h03
    Rome Termini
    6:15 PMPisa Centrale
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM5h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    1:45 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:25 AM5h15
    Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    4:40 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:50 AM6h15
    Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
    6:05 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $411One-way
    1 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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€16

5:10 h

1 Week Ahead

trains

€32

2:05 h

1 Month Ahead



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 options to travel between Rome and Pisa including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Pisa is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Pisa:

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Pisa costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 3h 3m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from Rome to Pisa is approximately 164 miles (265 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Pisa is:
  • Around 47 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Pisa:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Pisa by bus.
  • Travel with ITA to go to Pisa by flight.
  • Travel with Frecciabianca, Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Pisa by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Pisa with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
  • 18 direct trains per day with Frecciabianca, Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Pisa often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Milan, Venice, Paris, La Spezia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pisa and these popular destinations at a great price.
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