How to travel from Padua to Pisa, Italy

The distance between Padua and Pisa is around 286km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Padua 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 Firenze S.M.N. and then to Pisa Centrale.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and then to Pisa - Via Pietrasantina.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Pisa.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance286km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padua and Pisa

There are several options for getting from Padua to Pisa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Padua and Pisa is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (138 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Padua and Pisa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padua to Pisa is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Pisa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padua and Pisa. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Padua and Pisa with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4h 15m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Padua and Pisa. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Padua and Pisa. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padua to Pisa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Itabus, FlixBus, Dimaio, RegioJet and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Padua and Pisa. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padua to Pisa. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Pisa Centrale. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Padua and Pisa. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padua to Pisa is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padua and Pisa

Transport options from Padua to Pisa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€33($33)
every 3 hours292km (181 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale4h 15m
€30($30)
twice a week288km (179 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 25m
€27($27)
twice a week313km (194 miles)
Bus via Bologna, Autostaz.Piazza XX Settembre5h 25m
€35($35)
once a week323km (201 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€43($43)
on demand286km (178 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