Airport Bus Pisa
Pisa Airport, also known as Galileo Galilei Airport, is located in Pisa, only 1 km from the city centre, and stands for the main airport in Tuscany.
In 2018 the airport, which serves as a hub of Ryanair, hosted more than 5 million passengers.
How to get from Pisa airport to nearby destinations
Travelling to and from the airport is easy, due to its vicinity, and there are several options to choose from.
Shuttle Train
From Pisa Central Station you can arrive to any destination of the Italian railway network.
PisaMover line links the Pisa Airport to the Central Station on a daily basis.
- The journey time is 5 minutes and the train makes one stop at San Giusto/Aurelia station.
- The PisaMover operates from 04:30 to 01:30. During the day the shuttle departs approximately every 7 minutes while early in the morning and late in the night it departs every 15 minutes.
You can check all the details about the departures and tickets on the links below:
Local Bus
As an alternative to PisaMover, you can use local bus line E3 (Pisa-Aeroporto Galilei-San Giuliano Terme-Ripafratta-Santa Maria Giudice-Lucca)
- First bus departs departs from the airport at 06:20 and last one at 20:17 (on holidays the first one is at 09:00 and the last one at 21:00)
- Buses departs approximately every half hour.
- Ticket can be bought on board and it costs €2.50
Taxi Services
The taxi service is run by CO.TA.PI (Taxi Pisa Cooperative).
The average fee varies from 6,30 € to 10,00 € (2,55 € extra on Sundays and holidays and between 23:00 and 06:00.
At the airport taxis are located in front of the terminal exit, in the arrivals area.
Transfers
Another way to travel is with a private, door-to-door transfer from Pisa Airport to your accommodation in the city.
To explore transfers to most popular destinations, visit Pisa Airport taxi & transfer page.
You can also pre-book a transfer to almost any city in Italy from Airport Pisa that you would like to visit for a hassle-free experience.
You will find a list of the most popular transfer routes from Pisa Airport below where you can pre-book your private transfer and pay on arrival.
- NOTE: The prices displayed in the table above are per person (Minibus for up to 8 Passengers) and NOT per vehicle.
Renting a car at Pisa Airport
There are several car rental companies located at and around the airport, mostly local companies and few larger companies – Sixt, Europcar, etc.
The easiest way to rent a car is to compare the prices and book it online.
Renting a bus at Pisa Airport
If you are a group arriving to the airport, you might consider renting a bus prior to your arrival.
It is a good option if you want to explore other parts of Tuscany as well.
Note that the bus has to be booked in advance, and the bus rental companies will advise you on the meeting point/pick-up point.
Other destinations from Pisa Airport
From PSA to Florence: There are coaches linking Pisa Airport to Florence on a daily basis. The travel time is 1 hour and the bus stops at Piazzale Montelungo in Florence.
- One-way ticket costs €14.
- Check here timetable and buy ticket online.
From PSA to Lucca: Vai Bus by Autolinee F.lli Lazzi connects Pisa Airport to Lucca and Pietrasanta.
- There are 5 stops on the route: Aeroporto Galilei – San Giuliano Terme – Ripafratta – Santa Maria Giudice -Lucca
- The journey takes 60 min.
From PSA to Viareggio / Pietrasanta: The Vai Bus also connects the airport to Viareggio and Pietrasanta on the following route:
- line E25: Pisa Airport – Pisa – Torre del Lago – Aurelia – Stazione FS – Viareggio – Lido di Camaiore – Ospedale Versilia – Pietrasanta
- The ticket costs €2.50 and it can be bought on board.
From PSA to Florence Airport: If you decide to go by bus, the coach transfer service Sky Bus Line run by Caronna Tour leave every day via highway A11 with stops at Montecatini Terme, Pistoia and Prato.
- Organize your trip and check out the schedule.
- The journey takes 1h 50 min.
- A single ticket costs 14,00 €.
Pisa Airport Bus FAQs
Of course not, the airport is only 1 km away from the city so if you really miss all shuttles, you can always take a taxi which should not cost more than 10,00 €.
Yes, you can go to Hotel Galilei (1.6 km away) or Hotel Moderno (1.9 km). They offer full room equipment and free Wi-Fi. However, for the vicinity of the airport to the city, the best option is to take a taxi and book a hotel in the city which gives you a possibility to even explore the city a bit.
Yes, of course. The best way to do so is to take the bus or train which take you directly from the airport to the city centre and is the most convenient way of transportation. Also, if you don’t feel like dragging your luggage around, you can easily leave it at the airport since there is luggage storage located within the information office. You can leave it there every day, including holidays. The daily fee per item is 7,00 €.
Yes, you can visit Florence, Siena, Lucca and even go to the Florence Airport if necessary. For other connections you ought to go to Pisa city centre, to the Central Station, and check out other connections, e.g. Pisa to Rome.
Yes, there are several exchange offices and ATMs at the airport, working 24/7, but it would be better to exchange the money before the trip and have some euros on you since the rate will be a lot higher on the spot and no currency other than euro is accepted.
Hi, this Sept 2018, we will be flying into Pisa from London and then spend a night, so we’d get a chance to see Pisa. We would be continuing our trip to Florence the next day. Could you please tell me if the bus route from Pisa to Florence is a direct route, meaning no transfer to another bus? Also, do we need to book online ahead of time? Thanks in advance for your help.
Dear Caroline,
You can check the bus timetable for Pisa to Florence and buy ticket online on this link (https://getbybus.com/en/bus-pisa-to-florence). All buses from Pisa to Florence are direct buses.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
We are getting the bus from Florence to Pisa airport to fly home. Does the bus stop us directly outside departures?..
Hi Sophie,
the bus stops maybe 150-200 metres or so from the entrance to the terminal building.
Kindest regards
GetByBus team
Hi. We are arriving at Pisa airport in October and need to be at the Calamidoro Hotel, Via del Tiglia. Is there a direct bus service and how much would this cost just one way. Thank you
Dear Angie,
There is no direct bus line to Your accommodation which is located in Calcinaia (a place in the province of Pisa). What I suggest is to take a bus from the airport to the main train station and then train to Calcinaia.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Is there a way of finding the route of the bus from the airport into the city centre? I want to get off at the stop nearest my hotel
Hi Pam,
best way is to contact the operator of the bus, Pisana Trasporti (CPT) and ask them.
Kindest regards,
Team GBB
Hi,
Can we get the RED Lam bus from the airport to visit the Leaning Tower or is it far from centre where bus stops. Then we have to take it back again to the airport for our flight.
We will be coming from Chianti area by car but give our car back before visiting Pisa Tower .
Is this possible.?
Thanks
Dear Georgina,
The closest bus stop from Pisa Airport to Leaning Tower is Santa Chiara Hospital (RED Lam bus).
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
can we take a bus from the Pisa airport to our hotel Repubblica Marinara Via Matteucci 81 Pisa? what stop do we get off?
thanks so much.
Dear Dorothy,
First You’ll need to take Pisamover train to Central Station and from there take bus LAM Rossa (Ospedale Cisanello) and exit at Mateucci 2 bus stop.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
How can I get from Pisa airport to Via Giuseppe di Vittorio 5? How can I buy ticket, on the bus or do you have prepaid ticket? Thanks
Dear Judit,
First You need to go by PisaMover to Stazione Centrale and then take bus line 4 and exit at Buonarroti 1 bus stop. From there You have additional two minute walk. You can buy ticket on board.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Thanks
Hi need to get bus or train from pisa airport to hotel pisa tower 27th Oct about 2.30 pm are flight arrives 2pm what’s the best way bus or train
Dear Steven,
Both buses and trains are very frequent so it doesn’t really matter which option to take.
Best regards!
Melani, GBB Team
Hi we will be arriving at Pisa airport at 15.20 on the 27th November. Our hotel is Grand Hotel Bonanno on 17, Via Carlo Francesco Gabba.Which is the easiest transport to get there. Thanks
Dear Josette,
You can take local bus line E3 and exit at Via Bonanno 67 bus stop. From there you have additional 5 min walk to your accommodation.
Best regards
Melani, GBB Team
Hello. We need to get from Pisa airport to Pisa central station. We are 5 people and luggages. Is it cheaper to go by bus or take a taxi?
Dear Jarek,
You will need at least two separate taxis and each ride will cost around €10. By bus is cheaper since it costs €2.50 per ticket.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hi we need to get from Pisa town to Castellina for a wedding is there a train ? Also on way home need to get train from Castellina to Pisa centre, then day trip to Florence by train? Any recommendations please?
Dear Jo,
I suggest to take a regional train from Pisa Train Station to Siena Train Station. Then transfer to bus line 125 which departs from the train station and runs to Castellina Chianti. Overall, train connections in Italy are well developed so you can go by train from Pisa to Florence or you can take a bus to Florence as well. You can check the timetable of bus departures on the following link – https://getbybus.com/en/bus-pisa-to-florence
Best regards
Melani GBB Team
Hi could you tell me if there is a bus which will take me close to my apartment from Pisa airport the address is Vicola poschi pisa Toscana 56127 . Also do small children need car seats to travel in a taxi ? please .
Dear Karen,
You can go by Pisamover to Pisa Centrale and there transfer to Linea 2 bus (in direction Duca d’Aosta) and exit at bus stop Pacinotti 2. As for the child seats in taxi, you can order them in advance if you book a private taxi transfer.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
Hello, traveling with young children from airport to via Risorgimento. Can I take local bus to via bonanno? Thanks James
Dear James,
Take Pisamover train to Pisa Centrale and from station nr.6 take bus line 5 to Rustichello 1. That’s the closest you can get to Via Risorgimento.
Best regards
Melani GBB Team
Hello,
I will be arriving in Pisa airport on a Friday evening and I am due to stay in Barga, but I will arrive too late and there is a lengthy walk to the hotel from the bus stop and therefore I have decided to stay in Pisa overnight and catch the prearranged bus from the airport the following day. I will need to get back to the bus pick up lot to catch my coach/bus to the hotel. Is it possible/easy to get back to the pick up lot the following day?
Dear Stephanie,
As you may have seen in the blog post, there’s a shuttle train and a local bus operating between Pisa Airport and Pisa city centre, so you can easily get back to the airport easily. Peoplemover train departs from Pisa Central Train Station and makes a stop at San Giusto/Aurelia station as well, so maybe you could use one of these two stations as your starting points. Or you can always get a private transfer from Pisa.
Best regards,
Melani GBB Team
We are travelling to Pisa on the 3rd of October for 2 nights staying at the Quadra key residence apart hotel . Which is the easiest way to get from the airport to the hotel?
Hi Beverly,
we cannot locate the mentioned hotel, only the one in Florence.
Can you provide us with the exact address?
That way we can see if you need to switch buses/trains or if you can get to your accommodation using one of the regular bus or train lines.
Best,
GBB Team
goedemorgen, kan ik nog steeds met bus 25 van het vliegveld naar Lido di Camaiore.
Hoi Marga,
je kunt niet rechtstreeks met bus 25 vanaf Pisa Airport naar Lido di Camaiore reizen. Neem in plaats daarvan een trein van het vliegveld naar Viareggio (ongeveer 17 minuten), en stap daarna over op een lokale bus naar Lido di Camaiore, die elke 30 minuten rijdt en ongeveer 7-8 minuten duurt.
Groeten,
Marija, GetByBus Team