The options compared
| Option | Duration | Price seen (Oct. 2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct train + timed tower ticket | 4 to 5 h of travel in total, 3 h on site | train from about EUR 12 to 20 each way depending on how early you book, tower about EUR 20 | independent visitors |
| Guided Florence and Pisa tour from Rome | full day, about 14 h | about USD 216 to 296 depending on the listing | no wish to organise, Florence as well |
| Train from Rome to Florence then Pisa | two stages | depends on the train | a stay of more than a day |
How to visit Pisa
Pisa Centrale station is about 2.5 km from Piazza dei Miracoli: allow 25 to 30 minutes on foot or a city bus. The leaning tower is a timed ticket (about EUR 20, under-8s may not climb); the cathedral needs a free timed ticket, the baptistery and the Camposanto are about EUR 5 each. Book only on the official site of the Opera della Primaziale Pisana: resellers show EUR 30 to 50.
Our pick
Only one day and no taste for organising: the combined Florence and Pisa guided tour. A free day: the train, leaving before 8:00. More time: see Florence from Rome and the Tuscany road trip. More excursion ideas: day trips from Rome.
To check
Train times vary by source (from 2h07 to 2h31): check Trenitalia. Train and tour fares come from third-party sites; the official tower price needs confirming on opapisa.it. No Pisa-only guided tour from Rome was found.
FAQ
Can you do Pisa from Rome in a day? Yes, by direct train, but it is a long day.
How much is the Leaning Tower? About EUR 20, timed.
