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How to get from Florence to Pisa by light rail and train?

From Florence to Pisa by light rail and train

To get from Florence to Pisa in Florence, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the T2 light rail from San Marco - University station to Alamanni-Station (Santa Maria Novella) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the R train from Pisa Central station to Pisa San Rossore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The light rail and train schedule from Florence may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Pisa on the Moovit app.

105min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - T2
Train - R
Train - R
Leaves from San Marco - University

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    San Marco - University
    ID FM9065
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - T2
    Wait for light rail
    T2
    Peretola Airport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Alamanni-Station (Santa Maria Novella)
    ID FM9027
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Livorno Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pisa Central
    60 min
  • 7
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Lucca
  • 8
    Ride to train station Pisa San Rossore
    Ride to train station
    Pisa San Rossore
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Florence to Pisa by bus and train

To get from Florence to Pisa in Florence, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 23 bus from Cavour San Marco station to Scalette Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the R train from Pisa Central station to Pisa San Rossore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The light rail and train schedule from Florence may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Pisa on the Moovit app.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Train - R
Train - R
Leaves from Cavour San Marco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cavour San Marco
    ID FI8874
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Florence T2 Guidoni
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scalette Station
    ID FI1455
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Livorno Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pisa Central
    60 min
  • 7
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Lucca
  • 8
    Ride to train station Pisa San Rossore
    Ride to train station
    Pisa San Rossore
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Florence to Pisa

The distance between Florence, Florence and Pisa, Florence is approximately 82.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Florence to Pisa by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Florence – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Florence to Pisa

To check the light rail and train schedule from Florence to Pisa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Florence) and destination (Pisa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

From Florence to Pisa by bus and train

To get from Florence to Pisa in Florence, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 23 bus from Cavour San Marco station to Scalette Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the R train from Pisa Central station to Pisa San Rossore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The light rail and train schedule from Florence may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Pisa on the Moovit app.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Train - R
Train - R
Leaves from Cavour San Marco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cavour San Marco
    ID FI8874
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Florence T2 Guidoni
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Scalette Station
    ID FI1455
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Livorno Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pisa Central
    60 min
  • 7
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Lucca
  • 8
    Ride to train station Pisa San Rossore
    Ride to train station
    Pisa San Rossore
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Florence to Pisa?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Light Rail line Vespucci | San Marco-University - Peretola Airport, Train line Florence - Pisa - Livorno, Train line Florence - Pistoia - Lucca - Viareggio.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Florence to Pisa?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line T2 Guidoni - Sorgane/Bagno A Ripoli, Train line Florence - Pisa - Livorno, Train line Florence - Pistoia - Lucca - Viareggio.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Florence and Pisa in Florence?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Florence to Pisa in Florence?

    The T2 light rail line goes from San Marco - University station near Florence to Peretola Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Peretola Airport station near Pisa in Florence.

  • How long does it take to travel from Florence to Pisa in Florence by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Florence and Pisa in Florence by light rail and train is about 1 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Florence to get to Pisa in Florence?

    Get on the T2 light rail from the San Marco - University station near Florence in Florence.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Florence and Pisa in Florence?

    Get off the light rail at the Peretola Airport station, which is closest to Pisa in Florence.

  • When is the last train from Florence to Pisa in Florence?

    The last train from Florence to Pisa in Florence is the Florence - Pisa - Livorno line. It leaves the Florence Santa Maria Novella station at 2:40 AM.