Florence to Pisa Train
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Florence to Pisa Train

Plan Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Pisa Centrale: compare journey times, station choices and onward travel before searching live Florence to Pisa train tickets.

About 50–90 minutesDuration
Regional trainsTrain types
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FromFlorence
ToPisa
Date2026-11-08
Passengers1 Adult
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At a glance

Usual departure station
Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Usual arrival station
Pisa Centrale
Route operators
Trenitalia Regionale

Journey times are planning estimates for direct trains; where high-speed services run, the range refers to those trains. Regional options can take longer. Check your date for actual services, stations, times and availability. Departure and arrival times are local to each station.

Route Overview

Plan around about 50–90 minutes for a direct Florence to Pisa train. This is a planning range, not a promise for every departure: stopping patterns, stations, engineering work and connections affect the actual time. This Tuscan corridor is primarily a regional-train journey rather than an Italo high-speed trip. Stopping patterns affect journey time, and not every ticket includes an assigned seat. Keep Pisa Centrale, Pisa San Rossore and Pisa Airport separate when planning a tower visit or flight connection.

Where to board in Florence

Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Firenze Santa Maria Novella, also written Firenze S. M. Novella or SMN, is convenient for the historic centre. Firenze Campo di Marte and Firenze Rifredi are separate stations. Check the arrival station before comparing fares, especially when a cheaper itinerary includes a change.

Arriving in Pisa

Pisa Centrale: Pisa Centrale is the principal station for this corridor. Pisa San Rossore is a different station closer to the Leaning Tower area, but not every train calls there. Do not select it only because the map looks closer without checking the actual itinerary.

Pisa Centrale is not the Leaning Tower entrance and is not the airport terminal. Add time for the local walk, bus or airport connection. For a Florence day trip, compare both outbound and return options before fixing a timed tower visit.

Train types and seat choices

Expect primarily Trenitalia regional services. Ticket validity, changes and any validation steps depend on the ticket issued. Follow the instructions on your ticket and delivery email; do not assume every digital or paper ticket uses the same procedure.

How to compare Florence to Pisa tickets

Choose your date and passenger details first, then compare stations, total journey time, changes and fare conditions. Prices depend on the service, travel date, availability and class; this planning guide is not a live fare quote. A restricted ticket may suit a fixed itinerary, while changing plans call for a careful review of amendment fees, fare differences and refund conditions. Allow a practical buffer for flights or separately booked onward tickets.

Luggage, children and boarding

Have the issued ticket and any required identification ready, and verify passenger names, date, train and stations. Bring luggage you can carry and store safely, and allow time to locate the platform and carriage. For a family booking, enter each child’s age on the travel date. If assistance is needed, check the operator and station arrangements before travelling.

Plan the rest of your journey

Use the Florence destination guide and Pisa destination guide to plan local transfers and your stay. Read the Italy train ticket validation guide for boarding preparation, then use the search above to compare departures for your date.

Trip highlights

Know your stations

Firenze Santa Maria Novella → Pisa Centrale

Choose the right train

Regional trains; compare total duration and changes as well as the fare.

Plan beyond the station

Pisa Centrale is not the Leaning Tower entrance and is not the airport terminal. Add time for the local walk, bus or airport connection. For a Florence day trip, compare both outbound and return options before fixing a timed tower visit.

FAQ for Florence to Pisa

How long is the train from Florence to Pisa?

About 50–90 minutes is a useful planning range for direct services. Exact stations and stopping patterns matter; slower or connecting itineraries can take longer. Check the complete journey for your date.

Is there a direct train from Florence to Pisa?

Direct services normally operate on this corridor, but search results can also include connections. Check the number of changes and each station on the itinerary for your travel date.

Which departure and arrival stations should I choose?

The usual station pair is Firenze Santa Maria Novella and Pisa Centrale. Pisa Centrale is the principal station for this corridor. Pisa San Rossore is a different station closer to the Leaning Tower area, but not every train calls there. Do not select it only because the map looks closer without checking the actual itinerary.

How much are Florence to Pisa train tickets?

Fares depend on your date, train, passengers and ticket conditions. Search for live results and review the final price; the planning information on this page is not a fixed fare offer.

Is there an Italo high-speed train on this route?

Plan this as a regional-train route. Check the operator and train type in the results instead of assuming that high-speed seat classes or reservation rules apply.

Can I change or refund my ticket?

This depends on the selected fare. Check amendment rules, refund eligibility, deadlines and fees before payment; do not assume all trains, operators or classes have the same conditions.