How to travel from Pisa to San Gimignano, Italy

The distance between Pisa and San Gimignano is around 75km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pisa to San Gimignano by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus via Piazza Stazione

Take the bus to Piazza Stazione and then to Poggibonsi Fs [1].

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to San Gimignano.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Taxi Jacques

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Drive

Drive to San Gimignano.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance75km (47 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pisa and San Gimignano

There are several options for getting from Pisa to San Gimignano by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Pisa and San Gimignano is around 75km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (36 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Pisa and San Gimignano by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pisa to San Gimignano is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Pisa and San Gimignano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pisa and San Gimignano. We recommend that you take a taxi to San Gimignano. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pisa and San Gimignano. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pisa to San Gimignano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Dimaio, People Mover and Tiemme Spa run regular bus services between Pisa and San Gimignano. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pisa to San Gimignano. We recommend that you take the train to Empoli and then to Poggibonsi-S.Gimign. then take the bus to Porta San Giovanni. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to San Gimignano is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Pisa and San Gimignano. The distance is around 75km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pisa to San Gimignano is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Pisa to San Gimignano

Compare travel optionsbetween Pisa and San Gimignano

Transport options from Pisa to San Gimignano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Piazza Stazione + 1 similar
2h 15m
€9($9)
every 3 hours160km (100 miles)
Bus2h 40m
€11($11)
twice a week145km (90 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 30m
€12($12)
hourly97km (60 miles)
Taxi
1h 10m
€200($200)
on demand75km (47 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€12($12)
on demand75km (47 miles)

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Airports near San Gimignano

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from San Gimignano
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from San Gimignano
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from San Gimignano