How to Get From Milan to Pisa
Bus · Train
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In this in-depth route guide, you'll find the best ways to travel the 218 kilometre (135 miles) distance from Milan to Pisa. By the end of this guide, you'll know exactly how to get there — whether you want to travel on a budget, reach Pisa as fast as possible, or enjoy the ride in comfort. We base our information on verified schedules, ticket prices, and on-the-ground insights from recent travellers.
What are the 2 ways to travel from Milan to Pisa?
There are two ways to travel the 218 km distance from Milan to Pisa. You can choose between the bus and train.
The journey takes between 4h 10m–5h 25m and the quickest way is by train (4h 10m). If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at €20 ($23).
5h 25m - 7h 30m
€20 ($23)
4h 10m - 4h 20m
€26 ($30)
Milan to Pisa by Bus + Train via Florence
If you want to take a bus from Milan to Pisa, you can only do so by making a stop in Florence. This option is cheaper than any of the trains, although travel time can take longer.
Keep in mind that this journey involves taking a bus to Florence, a tram to the centre or railway station in Florence, and a train to Pisa.
Florence, Italy’s so-called Renaissance Capital, is definitely worth a visit so it can also be a great opportunity to stay here for one or more nights before continuing the journey to Pisa. If you don’t have this time, you can also explore the city for a few hours before transferring to the train.
Step 1: Milan to Scandicci by Bus
Florence is located 310 km south of Milan. There are several bus trips available from Milan to Florence throughout the day.
You can reach Florence by bus in around 4h - 5h 35m, and tickets cost around €9.20 ($11). Note that the bus fare still depends on the day of your trip and how early you book your ticket.
We recommend taking an early morning trip. This way, you can spend most of the day exploring Florence or arrive early in Pisa.
Booking Tip
Most buses depart from Lampugnano Bus Station, which is around 10 km northwest of Milan city centre and is accessible by taxi.
You will be dropped off at Villa Costanza Bus Station in Scandicci.
Step 2: Scandicci to Florence by Tram
The Villa Constanza bus station in Scandicci is around 10 km away from the train station where you need to go next. Luckily, there are tram stations just outside the bus station in Villa Constanza and the train station in the city centre.
You need to take Tram 1 right outside Villa Constanza, which is the first station on this line, and get off at Alamanni Stazione.
Trams are available as early as 05:00 until midnight, and there are additional trips every Friday and Saturday until 02:00. The interval of tram departures ranges from 4 to 10 minutes.
Travel time can take 25 minutes, and fares are just €2.00 ($2.40).
Step 3: Florence to Pisa by Train
Ready to book your train?
Booking Tip
We recommend booking your tickets online through BookAway. Their site is intuitive, provides a clear picture of what you can expect, and offers great customer service. If you're eyeing the best deals, you might occasionally find slightly cheaper tickets on Omio.
Trains operate several times every hour from early morning to late evening with an additional midnight trip. This means there would still be time to enjoy a charming dinner in Florence! Note that if you take the midnight train, you’ll be arriving in the wee hours of the morning in Pisa.
Train tickets start from €9.00 ($11) and the journey takes around 1h - 1h 30m.
Same as the train option from Milan to Pisa, the trains departing from Florence arrive at Pisa Centrale.
Milan to Pisa by Train
The train is a convenient way to travel from Milan to Pisa.
Trains from Milan to Pisa are available from 05:10 to 21:10. Note that most of the train rides require one or two transfers, and only very few trains directly go to Pisa.
You can choose from 2 types of trains when travelling from Milan to Pisa.
High-speed trains
Frecciarossa is the fastest and most expensive train for this route. Travel time from Milan to Pisa takes 3.5 hours at most, including the transfer in Florence. This train also offers the most trips in a day, giving you more options with departure times. Tickets cost €66 ($78).
Meanwhile, Intercity is the only train with direct trips from Milan to Pisa. Travel time takes 4 to 5 hours and ticket costs start around €37 ($44).
Regional trains
Regional trains cost the cheapest for this route with rates from €26 ($30). However, this option requires you to make 2 stops. Since they are old trains, the travel time takes longer at 5-6.5 hours.
Train schedule from Milan to Pisa
It’s best to pick a train that goes directly from Milan to Pisa.
We recommend booking your tickets online through BookAway. Their site is intuitive, provides a clear picture of what you can expect, and offers great customer service. If you're eyeing the best deals, you might occasionally find slightly cheaper tickets on Omio.
Departure and arrival station
Most of the trains depart from Milan Centrale, located around 4k north of Milan Cathedral.
You will get off at Pisa Centrale. This train station is about 3 km away from the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Rounding it up
We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Milan to Pisa. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The distance from Milan to Pisa is 218 km.
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