Transportation in Pisa

Pisa is a compact, walkable city where your feet will be your primary mode of transport for seeing the main sights, including the well-known Leaning Tower. For anything beyond the historic center, the local bus network operated by CPT Pisa provides the essential public transit link, with routes connecting the train station, university areas, and surrounding suburbs. The main Pisa Centrale railway station is your gateway for efficient, budget-friendly day trips to nearby cities like Florence and Lucca. For first-time visitors, the key is understanding the airport connection. Pisa International Airport (PSA) is conveniently close to the city. The PisaMover automated people mover provides a fast, cheap, and direct link between the airport and Pisa Centrale station in just a few minutes, running frequently throughout the day. This is almost always the best option, costing a fraction of a taxi. Once in the city center, do not rely on taxis for short hops between monuments. The distances are deceptively small and walking is invariably faster and more pleasant. A quick insider tip: avoid the unofficial taxi offers outside the airport arrivals hall. Instead, follow signs directly to the PisaMover station. If you do need a cab for a late-night arrival, use only the official taxi rank. For bus travel within Pisa, you can purchase tickets at tobacconists (*tabaccai*) or some newsstands, as buying on board typically costs more. Remember, the Tower and Cathedral are within a 20-minute walk from the train station, so save your bus ticket for a longer journey.