Travel Information

How to reach Pisa

By Air

Pisa Airport "Galileo Galilei" is one the main destinations in Tuscany. For more information on flights and connections to the city visit the Galileo Galilei Airport website. It is also possible to fly to the Florence Airport Peretola (<80 km away) and take a train/bus to Pisa.

By Train

Pisa is very well connected to Florence and is on the main line Rome-La Spezia. The city also serves Viareggio, Livorno, Pistoia, and Lucca. For more information and train timetable visit the Trenitalia website.
 
By Car

Pisa is near the intersection of two highways: A12 north-south (Genova - Livorno) and A11 east-west (Pisa - Florence). Alternatives include the SGC FIPILI to Florence, and the ss1 (Via Aurelia) which connects Rome to Genova.
 
Transport in Pisa city centre

The airport is just 5 minutes from the city centre by:

  • taxi: directly from the airport
  • PisaMover: Shuttle Service connects Pisa Central Station and Pisa G. Galilei      Airport. The bus runs every 10 minutes and operates every day from 6.00 a.m.  to 24.00. p.m., including Sunday and public holidays. The journey time is just 8      minutes. PisaMover Bus service stop is just in front of the Departure Terminal    Check-in A;

The most efficient way to get around in the city center is by walking, most attractions are all within less than 2 km. Other options are:

  • The bus service is operated by CPT (website in Italian, only).
  • The city also offers efficient car parks served by city shuttles to the main top sights.
  • If you are coming by car, beware of restricted traffic zones, for more information see here.