Cost of getting from Pisa Airport to the city and Florence

Pisa Airport is uniquely positioned: right next to Pisa but used by many travellers heading to Florence, 80 km away. The cost depends entirely on your destination.

To Pisa city centre

| Transport | Price | Time | |-----------|-------|------| | LAM Rossa bus | EUR 1.50 | 10 min | | PisaMover to Pisa Centrale | EUR 5 | 5 min | | Taxi | EUR 10-15 | 5-10 min | | Pre-booked transfer | EUR 15-30 | 5-10 min |

For Pisa, public transport is so cheap and convenient that private transport is only justified with specific needs. The bus at EUR 1.50 is the best value for solo travellers.

To Florence

| Transport | Price (per person) | Time | |-----------|-------------------|------| | PisaMover + train (regionale) | EUR 13-15 | 70-90 min total | | PisaMover + train (Freccia) | EUR 20-30 | 55-70 min total | | Pre-booked transfer (per car) | EUR 100-160 | 60-90 min | | Taxi | EUR 120-180 | 60-90 min |

The train is the clear budget winner for individuals and couples. The transfer wins on convenience for families, groups, and late arrivals.

To other Tuscan destinations

| Destination | Distance | Train (approx.) | Transfer (approx.) | |-------------|----------|-----------------|--------------------| | Lucca | 25 km | EUR 8-10 (via Pisa) | EUR 40-60 | | Livorno | 20 km | EUR 7-9 (via Pisa) | EUR 35-55 | | Siena | 120 km | EUR 15-20 (via Florence) | EUR 120-170 | | San Gimignano | 80 km | No direct train | EUR 100-150 | | Volterra | 75 km | No direct train | EUR 90-140 | | Chianti area | 90 km | No direct train | EUR 110-160 |

For destinations without direct rail connections, a transfer or rental car is the only practical option.

Group cost comparison (to Florence)

For 1 person:

• Train: EUR 13-15
• Transfer: EUR 100-160 (all for one person)

For 2 people:

• Train: EUR 26-30 total
• Transfer: EUR 100-160 total (EUR 50-80 each)

For 4 people:

• Train: EUR 52-60 total
• Transfer: EUR 100-160 total (EUR 25-40 each)

For a group of four, a transfer to Florence costs roughly the same per person as the train, with the added benefit of door-to-door service and no luggage juggling.

Hidden costs and tips

• The PisaMover costs EUR 5 on top of your train ticket. This is sometimes forgotten when comparing prices.
• Regionale trains to Florence are cheapest but slower and can be crowded. They do not require seat reservations.
• Freccia (fast) trains cost more but are quicker and more comfortable. They require seat reservations.
• Florence has a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) in the centre. If renting a car, you may face fines for driving in it. Transfers and taxis navigate this for you.
• There are no motorway tolls between Pisa and Florence on the FI-PI-LI road (a free expressway). This keeps taxi and transfer costs lower than distances might suggest.
• Italian train tickets for regionale services must be validated (stamped) before boarding. Failure to do so can result in a fine.