What to expect when visiting Milan
Milan is Italy’s economic and design capital — the home of the stylish and the rich. Here is where luxury and art collide. It’s the country’s busiest and most vibrant city, but still charming with its few touches of the Old World.
The city boasts a massive collection of old and new art masterpieces and is home to Leonardo da Vinci’s most iconic work, the Last Supper. You’ll find jaw-dropping architecture everywhere you look in Milan — from its more recent skyscrapers to the age-old Milan Cathedral.
2 ways to get from Pisa to Milan
There are 2 ways to travel the distance of 280 kilometers (174 miles) from Pisa to Milan by bus via Florence (5 hours 20 minutes to 7 hours) and train (3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes). The journey duration ranges between 3 hours 10 minutes to 7 hours and the quickest way is by train. The lowest priced tickets start from €20 for the train.Pisa to Milan by Train
Trains from Pisa to Milan operate almost every hour from 05:42 to 19:15. Be careful which train you pick, though. Not all of them are direct, and most of them will require you to make 1 or 2 train transfers along the way.
You can choose between two types of trains for this route:
High-speed trains
Frecciarossa trains are the most expensive train at around €54, as they are the fastest to reach Milan in just 3.5 hours. For this train, you’ll have to make a transfer in Florence.
Intercity trains are the only trains that can directly take you from Pisa to Milan, but some trains also require a transfer along the way. The train ride can take 4.5 to 5 hours with fares from €20.
Both Freciarossa and Intercity offer multiple departures from morning to evening.
Regional trains
Regionale trains are the slowest. Most trains are really old, so travel time can take 5-7 hours. Fares start from €25. Note that there are only three train departures daily.
Train schedules from Pisa to Milan
PRO TIP: Some regionale trains are only 1-2 hours slower than the Intercity trains. Thus, if you can be flexible with your schedule, just pick one of the faster regionale trains to save on costs. Also, rates can be even cheaper when you book weeks or even a month in advance!
It’s best to buy your train tickets online beforehand to save time during your trip. We recommend using Omio for easy and quick booking.
Departure and arrival station
Trains depart from Pisa Centrale, which is around 3 km south of the famous Leaning Tower.
The most common arrival point is Milan Centrale. This train station is about 4 km north of Milan Cathedral in the city centre.
Pisa to Milan by Bus via Florence
There are no direct buses from Pisa to Milan. You can take a bus only up to Florence, which is a great city for a day trip before heading to Milan.
For this option, you’ll first have to take a train to Florence. Since the bus station is a bit far from the train station, you’ll also need to take a tram before hopping on a bus bound for Milan.
Step 1: Pisa to Florence by Train
Regionale trains are the only trains available from Pisa to Florence.
There are trains departing several times every hour from morning to evening. Thus, if you are willing to wake up early, you can even spend an entire day in the Renaissance capital Florence before heading to Milan.
Travel time is just around 1-1.5 hours, and ticket prices start from €10.
You can board the train at Pisa Centrale in the city centre.
The train will drop you off at Florence Santa Maria Novella Station, which is just a few metres walk from the famous basilica of the same name.
Step 2: Florence to Scandicci by Tram
The train station is right within Florence city centre, but buses to Milan depart from Villa Constanza Bus Station in Scandicci.
The best way to travel to the bus station is by Tram Line 1. Alamanni tram stop is just outside the train station, and you’ll have to take the tram to the last stop on the line, which is Villa Constanza.
Trams are available every 4-10 minutes from 05:00 until midnight, with additional trips every Friday and Saturday until 02:00. Travel time can take 25 minutes, with fares from €2.
Step 3: Scandicci to Milan by Bus
Itabus and FlixBus both offer multiple trips daily from Scandicci to Milan. There are at least two departures after midnight and several more throughout the day.
With the bus schedule, you can leave Pisa in the morning and spend the entire day exploring Florence! You can then take the bus that departs at midnight and arrive at a convenient time in Milan.
Ticket prices start from €9.80 and travel time can take 3h 55m - 5h 05m.
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You can check the full schedule and book your tickets in advance on BookAway and FlixBus. Make sure you take note of the departure and arrival points when making your booking!
In Milan, buses arrive at Lampugnano Bus Station, around 10 km northwest of the city centre.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pisa to Milan
What is the distance from Pisa to Milan?
The distance from Pisa to Milan is 280 kilometers (174 miles).
What is the fastest way to get from Pisa to Milan?
The fastest way to get from Pisa to Milan is by train and takes 3 hours 10 minutes.
What is the cheapest way to get from Pisa to Milan?
The cheapest way to get from Pisa to Milan is by train with ticket costs starting from €20.
Rounding it up
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