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How to make the rail journey from Milan to Pisa
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Milano / Milan / Mailand to Pisa by train
If you want to take a direct train from Milano to Pisa there is a choice between taking the daily Frecciabianca train, or the more frequent, slower and usually cheaper Intercity trains.
Though when looking up this journey, most of the journey options will involve taking a high speed train from Milano to Firenze and then connecting there for a train on to Pisa.
Though another tick in the box for taking these direct trains, is that south of Genoa, they travel along one of Europe's most beautiful coastal railways.
Routes you can take to go from Milano / Milan / Mailand to Pisa
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
Choose one of the following options:
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Route Information
Option 1: taking the Frecciabianca train
Travel Time (approx)
3hr 54 min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
1 x train per day
Is the journey from Milano to Pisa direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Though other options are available which involve making only one connection between trains
Is the journey scenic?
Between Genoa and La Spezia, this is one of Europe's most stunning coastal rail journeys - see the Journey Guide for images and video captured by ShowMeTheJourney.
What other tourist locations are along the route from Milano to Pisa?
Genoa and Sestri Levante and Monterosso (the Cinque Terre) and La Spezia
How easy is it to get to the station in Milano?
Milano Centrale is served by two Metro lines, the M2 and the M3.
There are also typically 2 x trains per hour from Malpensa Airport.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Milano Centrale.
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Milano to Pisa trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking with Trenitalia
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Milano to Pisa trains?
It can be up to 6 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.
What are the child ticket terms for these Milano to Pisa trains?
Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount, though these 50% child rates are calculated against the full 'Base' ticket price.
But adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; so if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.
Does the ticket for these Milano to Pisa trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.
Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Milano to PIsa trains?
Yes - See the rail pass guide for Italy for info on the multiple booking options.
Is catering available on the Milano to PIsa trains on this journey option?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.
What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy.
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