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In this in-depth route guide, you'll find the best ways to travel the 85 kilometre distance from Florence to Pisa. Whether you prefer the scenic overnight train, a convenient bus+ferry combo, or the fastest flight option — we've got all the details you need.
There are 3 ways to get from Florence to Pisa. You can choose between the bus, train, taxi. The most affordable option is by bus, starting from $10. The fastest route is by bus (1h ).
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We don’t really see any reason to pick the bus over the train to get from Florence to Pisa. Although the buses are comfortable, they are slower, subject to delays, and highly dependent on traffic conditions. There are also fewer departures on this route, so you have limited options.
If you’re really keen on taking the bus, it’s still good to know that you have a couple of options. FlixBus offers 4 trips from morning to noon daily. You can also take the Caronna Tour bus if you’re heading directly to Pisa Airport.
Bus fares start from $10 for a trip that takes around 1h - 2h 10m.
When travelling from Florence to Pisa, nothing really beats the train when it comes to affordability and convenience.
Regional trains are the main trains for this route, and there are several departures every hour from morning until late evening, plus a midnight train departure. Travel time takes 1h - 1h 30m for just $11.
There are also 3 Frecciargento high-speed trains available daily, but they depart from a different train station. These trains are twice as expensive as regional trains with fares from 21 EUR since they can get you to Pisa in less than an hour.
A private transfer from Florence to Pisa is quite expensive, but it is definitely worth considering if you’re travelling with family or people with limited mobility. You can be dropped off at your hotel in Pisa or at Pisa Airport.
Taxi fares start from and travel time is around .
When taking a taxi from one town to another in Italy, you should take note of a couple of things:
ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
Pisa is a historical gem in Italy’s Tuscany Region. Famous around the world for its iconic Leaning Tower, thousands of tourists visit the province every year.
What few of us know is that Pisa is one of the country’s main cities of art. From architectural beauties like the Pisa Cathedral and the Baptistery to the artistic wonders on display in its many museums, you will not run out of jaw-dropping sights in Pisa!
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Carbon Footprint
This 85 km journey produces approximately 8 g CO2 by bus. Taking public transport is one of the lowest-emission ways to travel this route.
Used the Songserm ferry from Koh Samui. Cheaper than Lomprayah but takes a bit longer. Still a perfectly fine crossing. The views approaching Koh Tao are stunning either way.
OOliver S.November 2025Ferry
Train via Surat Thani was our pick. More scenic than Chumphon route and the Lomprayah catamaran from Tapee Pier is very comfortable. Book the special express train for the quickest ride.
The overnight bus with Montanatip was okay but not great. The bus was older and the seats didn't recline much. Ferry portion was fine though. If you're on a tight budget it works.
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Lomprayah bus+ferry combo from Khao San Road was seamless. Departed at 6am, arrived Koh Tao by 3pm. Well organized.
Flew to Koh Samui and took Lomprayah catamaran. More expensive but saved a full day. Worth it if your holiday is short.
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