How to travel from Modena to Pisa, Italy

The distance between Modena and Pisa is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Modena to Pisa by train, bus and car. 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 Bologna Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Pisa Centrale.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence and then to Pisa - Via Pietrasantina.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Pisa.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance200km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modena and Pisa

There are several options for getting from Modena to Pisa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Modena and Pisa is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (69 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Modena and Pisa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Modena to Pisa is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Modena and Pisa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Modena and Pisa. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Modena to Pisa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Modena and Pisa. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Modena and Pisa. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modena to Pisa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

FlixBus and Dimaio run regular bus services between Modena and Pisa. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Modena to Pisa. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Pisa Centrale. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Modena and Pisa. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modena to Pisa is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Modena to Pisa

Compare travel optionsbetween Modena and Pisa

Transport options from Modena to Pisa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
€26($26)
every 4 hours206km (128 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale3h 15m
€28($28)
3 times a week203km (126 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€18($18)
twice a week237km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€30($30)
on demand200km (124 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