How do you get around in Tuscany?

Use the Train to Travel Around Tuscany One of the easiest ways to see Tuscany without a car is by using the train. Many Tuscan towns and cities are well-connected by train, including Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Viareggio, Pistoia, and Arezzo.



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With a combination of trains and buses you can go practically everywhere in Tuscany, even the most remote little town. But you'll need to do a bit of planning and have plenty of time on your hands. Tuscany has four main rail artieries. The fastest is the Milan-Florence-Arezzo-Orvieto-Rome line.

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There is certainly no shortage of ways to get around Tuscany. However, navigating yourself around the countryside can result in lots of wasted time. Perhaps the best way to see the highlights while you simply enjoy yourself is a guided tour or package tour of Tuscany.

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Driving in Tuscany is not at all difficult. The roads are well paved and well marked. They are, however, just a little crooked and hilly. You've got a 4 lane highway going south out of Florence that goes down to Poggibonsi and Siena, and small hilltowns are on both sides of the highway.

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You really need a whole week to see a good chunk of Tuscany. However, if you can stay longer, this itinerary can be extended to two weeks by adding on days in Lucca, Cinque Terre and Rome. Want to do a grand tour? Consider adding on to this 10-day Northern Italy itinerary.

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Traveling across Tuscany by train is definitely one of the most stress-free ways of exploring the region. The main cities are well connected, money-wise, local trains are not expensive. Here are some general info about trains in Tuscany and some tips to help you plan your trip.

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Train links make Lucca a good base for trips to other parts of Tuscany. Journey time to Florence is 1hr 20min direct, with trains roughly hourly (€8.10/£7.15). Prato and Pistoia enroute both have fine historic centres worth exploring.

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There's no reason NOT to rent a car and drive in Tuscany, it's like driving in rural Virginia. Bicycles would only allow you see a small part of Tuscany. There are many tremendous hills there and we've seen plenty of very experienced bikers walking their bikes up some of them.

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Where to base yourself in Tuscany
  • Florence. Florence is by far Tuscany most popular destination, regarded as the birthplace of Renaissance. ...
  • Siena. ...
  • Lucca. ...
  • Arezzo. ...
  • San Gimignano. ...
  • Pitigliano. ...
  • Pienza. ...
  • Chianti Wine Region.


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Both Lucca and Siena were a little more intimate and relaxed than Florence, especially at night, although Florence was fantastic. Either way try to visit all of these places as each is worth the effort.

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The best time to visit Tuscany is in mid-to-late spring (April to May) or early fall (September to October). The Tuscan landscape is at its most vibrant during these times and the weather is particularly pleasant, with temperatures around 63°F to 79°F.

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Tuscany is known for its landscapes, history, artistic legacy, and its influence on high culture. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and of the foundations of the Italian language.

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