How to travel from Milan to Pisa, Italy

The distance between Milan and Pisa is around 287km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Milan to Pisa by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Pisa Centrale.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)

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Fly

Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Pisa (PSA).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €700($700)
Operated byLufthansa+ 5 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Pisa.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance287km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Pisa

There are several options for getting from Milan to Pisa by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Milan and Pisa is around 287km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Milan and Pisa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Pisa is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Pisa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Pisa. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Pisa with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 45m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Milan and Pisa. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milan and Pisa. We recommend that you drive to Pisa. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Milan and Pisa. Flights depart from Milan Linate (LIN) and arrive at Pisa (PSA) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Milan to Pisa. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Milan to Pisa typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Milan Linate (LIN) and and arrive into Pisa (PSA).

The closest major airport to Pisa is Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Pisa. Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Milan and Pisa. The distance is around 287km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Pisa is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

How do I get from Milan to Pisa

Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Pisa

Transport options from Milan to Pisa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€43($43)
hourly382km (237 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale3h 45m
€45($45)
every 4 hours300km (186 miles)
Fly
2h 60m
€700($700)
every 10 mins1,239km (770 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€44($44)
on demand287km (179 miles)

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Airports near Pisa

The following major airports near Pisa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Pisa
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Pisa
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Pisa