RoutavioPopular routesRomeRome to Pisa
RomePisa266 km

How to get from Rome to Pisa

  • 266 km as the crow flies
  • Fastest: train, 4h 16m
  • 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus

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At a glance

  • Fastest

    4h 16m

    1 transfer

    Train + Bus

    €32

  • Cheapest

    4h 35m

    direct

    Bus

    €19

Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Pisa. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 266 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €17, on Sat, Oct 3.

266 km

Which way suits you?

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

Rome to Pisa: cheapest or fastest?

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Flight prices by day, Rome to Pisa

The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.

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Departures from Rome to Pisa

FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:30.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBusbus1200:3023:30
FlixBus, Marinobus300:1018:50

All departuresFlixBus

  • 00:30
  • 06:30
  • 07:15
  • 07:30
  • 09:25
  • 10:25
  • 16:50
  • 17:50
  • 18:50
  • 22:10
  • 23:10
  • 23:30

All departuresFlixBus, Marino

  • 00:10
  • 13:50
  • 18:50

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

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Pisa
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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 3h 20m€14Book
  • Train· 2h 20m€26Book

Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5

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Operators seen on these journeys

On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Rome to Pisa works

Start with a FlixBus bus from Rome Tiburtina to Pisa, about 4h 35m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 35m, direct, no transfers.

Rome to Pisa: common questions

How long does it take to get from Rome to Pisa?

The most useful route takes about 4h 35m by bus, with no transfer.

When is the first bus from Rome to Pisa?

The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:30, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.

How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Pisa?

12 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:30.

Which station does the bus from Rome to Pisa leave from?

Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.

How far is Pisa from Rome?

About 266 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Rome to Pisa cost?

On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €19. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.

Which operators run Rome to Pisa?

On this route you travel with FlixBus, Trenitalia, Airport shuttle bus.

Can you get from Rome to Pisa without flying?

Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 20m.

What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Pisa?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: FlixBus

Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026