Pisa Airport to City

How to get from Pisa Airport to Pisa City

The famous city of Pisa is located in Tuscany, Italy. Known for the iconic white-marble Leaning Tower, this city is filled with stunning architecture and historical sites. Be sure to check out the daily singers at the Baptistry and the matching striped marble architecture of the Leaning Tower’s neighbour, the cathedral in Piazza dei Miracoli.

To reach this stunning Italian city, you can either take a taxi or the Pisa Mover from Pisa Airport to the city centre. The taxis at Pisa Airport will take around 15 minutes to reach the city centre and will cost approximately €12. On the other hand, the Pisa Mover will take you to Pisa Centrale, just 1 km from the city centre in 5 minutes with a cost of €5 per person.

3 options to go from Pisa Airport to city center

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Welcome Pickups Private Transfer
€75 15min 24/7
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Taxi
€12 15min 24/7
Convenience
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Monorail
€10 5min 06:00–00:00
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How to get from Pisa Airport to Pisa City by taxi

Taxis are available from Pisa Airport to Pisa 24 hours a day. The journey time is just 15 minutes and the cost of a local airport taxi to your hotel in the city centre will be just €12.

How much is a taxi from Pisa Airport to the city centre?

The cost of a taxi from Pisa Airport to Pisa Tower or your hotel in the city centre will be around €12. There’s one company that operates most of the local taxis from the airport and that company decides on the prices they offer.

However, you can also pre-book a transfer from Pisa Airport to the city centre which has a fixed rate that won’t change, by choosing Welcome Pickups as your taxi provider.

Where do I find a taxi at Pisa Airport?

The taxis from Pisa Airport to Pisa are located right outside of the main Terminal Building. You will be able to see the long line of taxis as you exit the Arrivals Hall.

Convenience

After a long flight, there’s nothing better than hopping into a private car and making your way to the very door of your hotel in a matter of minutes. If a quick, easy and direct transfer from Pisa Airport to Pisa City is what you’re looking for, taking a taxi is your best option.

Useful Tips

Be sure to agree on a price with your driver before taking a taxi from Pisa Airport.
Tipping your driver is appreciated. You can round up your fare or add 10%.
Not all Pisa Airport taxi drivers speak English, but most of them know basic words and all the landmarks.

How to get from Pisa Airport to the city centre by Pisa Mover

The Pisa Mover is a high-speed monorail train that runs from Pisa Airport to Pisa City daily from 06:00 to 24:00. The journey time is just 5 minutes and the cost of a one-way ticket will be €5.

How much is a ticket on the Pisa Mover from Pisa Airport to Pisa?

The cost of a single ticket on the Pisa Mover from Pisa Airport to the city centre is €5. You can purchase your ticket from the automatic machines located at the airport.

Cost
€5
Trip Duration
5 Min.
*There's a waiting time of 5 to 10 minutes for the Pisa Mover shuttle.
Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

The Pisa Mover runs from 06:00 to 24:00 daily.

Where do I find the Pisa Mover at Pisa Airport?

The Pisa Mover leaves from the main Terminal Building at Pisa Airport. You will see the station clearly signposted from the Arrivals Hall.

Convenience

Although the Pisa Mover is an extremely quick transfer option from Pisa Airport to Pisa City, it doesn’t actually leave you in the city centre. The high-speed shuttle will drop you off at the main train station, which is located 1 km from the city. From there, you will have to walk with your luggage or pay for a taxi to reach your hotel.

Timetables

Pisa Mover

Useful Tips

The Pisa Mover makes one other stop, at San Giusto Aurelia Station.
During peak travel times, the Pisa Mover can get extremely cramped.
Be sure to keep an eye on your belongings while on the monorail.

Frequently asked questions

How can I get from Pisa Airport to the city centre?

There are two ways to get from Pisa Airport to the city centre; taxi or monorail. Taking an airport taxi will take 15 minutes to reach the city and will cost €5. On the other hand, the Pisa Mover monorail will take 5 minutes and will cost €5 per person.

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Fern Coll

Fern is originally from England, but her love of travel led her to lay roots in Mexico. She’s a business owner and published author with a passion for storytelling. Fern specialises in travel content, helping brands connect with audiences through engaging writing.

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