Getting To Pisa

The city is easily accessible by air, car, rail and bus, with the majority of international visitors arriving at Pisa International Airport, conveniently situated just one kilometre from the city centre. However, as many international visitors to Italy often choose to visit two or three major centres on one trip - with side trips to Florence and Rome being the most popular - visitors may find Pisa’s direct rail links with these cities very useful.

By car

Pisa is easily accessible by car from other major Italian centres, being situated on the main A12/E80 motorways. If you are coming from Rome or Genoa, the road will take you through Grosseto and Livorno, while visitors arriving from Florence will pass through Lucca.

Parking in Pisa is made convenient by the city’s two large Park and Ride parking lots, while there are also several smaller parking lots situated near the attractions.

By rail

Pisa has a substantial rail station, Pisa Centrale, which offers connections to destinations along two major rail lines: the Livorno-Pisa-Florence line and the Thyrrenic line, which runs from Naples to Rome, stopping at Genoa and Turin.
In addition to the city’s main station, the smaller station of Pisa San Rossore is situated closer to the Leaning Tower and connects the city with Lucca and Pistoia.

By bus

Visitors can reach Pisa by bus, with regular connections to Lucca and coastal destinations as well as to Florence and Rome. Travelling by bus in Italy is the cheapest form of transport; however, unless you are on a tight budget, rail travel is recommended over bus travel.

By air

Pisa Airport is a substantial, modern facility with adequate amenities for travellers. Flights are offered to and from mostly European destinations, with flights to New York due to commence soon. Several budget airlines offer services to Pisa including Ryanair, easyJet and Transavia among others.

The airport is on the outskirts of the city centre, with the main rail station accessible from the airport in less than five minutes by bus. Bus number 1 operates to and from the airport to Pisa Centrale rail station. Direct shuttle buses also run from outside Arrivals to Santa Maria Novella railway station in Florence, or alternatively you can travel to Florence by rail. Taxis are also available at the airport for travel to the city centre and its hotels.

Pisa International Airport

Pisa International Airport offers a wide selection of flights to most major European destinations including: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Belfast, Bournemouth, Bristol, Berlin, Coventry, Dublin, Doncaster, Edinburgh, Liverpool, London (Gatwick, Heathrow and Stansted), Manchester, Madrid and Newcastle. Frequent domestic flights also operate between Pisa and Milan, Rome, Palermo and Alghero among other destinations.

Situated just minutes from the city centre, the single terminal offers passengers a substantial shopping area, where you can buy a selection of Tuscan foods and wines; a beauty salon; a large terrace where you can enjoy a runway view of take-offs and landings; and a variable choice of bars and restaurants. In addition, the airport offers a bank, exchange booth, internet access and a post office. Those with business needs can make use of the airport’s Business Centre and VIP Lounge, where internet and telephones are available as well as other services.

Transportation from Pisa International Airport

Located only one kilometre from Pisa city centre, the airport is extremely convenient for those wanting to access the city and its attractions. By car, visitors can access the city from the airport via the A12 motorway, exiting at the Pisa Centro exit. The journey by car takes about 10 minutes, with taxis available from outside Arrivals. Bus services also run from the airport to city destinations every 20 minutes. Alternatively, arriving passengers can reach Pisa’s Central Station via a direct rail link with the airport. 

Car rental is available at the airport, with nine international rental companies represented including Avis, Hertz, Sixt, National and Europcar.