How do you get from Pisa airport to Florence?

At the moment there are two companies that allow you to get to Florence from Pisa airport by bus: Airport Bus Express Autostradale and Sky Bus Lines Caronna. Both stop in Piazzale Montelungo, not far from Florence Santa Maria Novella Station (in the center of Florence).



The most efficient way to travel from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Florence in 2026 is by taking the Pisa Mover followed by a regional train. Upon landing, you take the "Pisa Mover" automated shuttle, which runs every few minutes and connects the airport to the Pisa Centrale railway station in just 5 minutes. From there, you board a "Regionale" or "Regionale Veloce" train bound for Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN). These trains run approximately every 20 to 30 minutes, and the journey takes between 50 and 80 minutes, costing around €10–€15. Alternatively, there are several airport bus shuttles, such as Sky-Priority or Caronna Tour, that offer direct service to Florence's Villa Costanza or the city center; these are often cheaper (approx. €12) and take about 60–70 minutes, depending on traffic on the FI-PI-LI highway. Taxis are available but are very expensive, typically costing over €150, making the train the preferred choice for 2026 travelers.

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Pisa Airport Station is just inside the Airport check-in area; departures and arrivals from Pisa Central Station at platform 14. Tickets can be bought on this site, at Trenitalia Ticket offices; Selected Travel Agents and Ticket Vending Machines both in Pisa Airport and Pisa Central station.

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Flying into Pisa is usually a little less expensive than Florence and there is a train station right at the airport, so traveling to Florence by train is very easy and cheap. Siena and San Gimignano can be done as day trips from Florence if you are looking for the least amount of worry(no need for a rental).

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The train is the simplest and cheapest way to go from Florence to Pisa (and vice versa). From Florence Santa Maria Novella station there are trains to Pisa (station is called Pisa Centrale) at least every 30 minutes (more often during peak hours), and a single ticket costs 8.90 euros.

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The fastest trains from Pisa to Florence take around 48 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 69 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving Pisa is scheduled to depart at around 04:15. The last departure is usually at around 22:30.

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Unless your flights are both in the middle of the night, stay only one night in Pisa and spend the rest of the time in Florence. Pisa is a nice little town. Florence is one of the most wonderful cities on the planet.

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If you're looking to just hit the city's top highlights, three or so days should be enough. But if you're like us, hitting the hotspots will only make you curious to stay longer – especially in a place as rich with culture, cuisine, and history as Florence.

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