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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portofino to Pisa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portofino to Pisa will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 12 trains from Portofino to Pisa, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 115 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Portofino to Pisa run on average 76 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 76 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Portofino to Pisa.
The table below shows live departures for Portofino to Pisa trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19345 | 5:28 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h59 | 8:27 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12213 · Regionale 19345 | 5:33 Rapallo station | 2h54 | 8:27 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12316 · Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 | 6:23 Zoagli station | 3h17 | 9:40 Pisa Centrale | 3 changes | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 | 6:37 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h03 | 9:40 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale 19351 | 6:41 Rapallo station | 2h59 | 9:40 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 7:12 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h52 | 9:04 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12311 · Regionale 12323 · Regionale 19357 | 7:21 Zoagli station | 4h19 | 11:40 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12311+ Intercity 651 | 7:21 Zoagli station | 2h59 | 10:20 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12311+ FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 7:21 Zoagli station | 1h43 | 9:04 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605 | 7:28 Rapallo station | 1h36 | 9:04 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12323 · Regionale 19357 | 7:59 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h41 | 11:40 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12323 · Regionale 19357 | 8:03 Rapallo station | 3h37 | 11:40 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 651 | 8:24 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h56 | 10:20 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 651 | 8:29 Rapallo station | 1h51 | 10:20 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12333+ Intercity 505 | 9:00 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h07 | 11:07 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12333+ Intercity 505 | 9:09 Zoagli station | 1h58 | 11:07 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 505 | 9:22 Rapallo station | 1h45 | 11:07 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12356+ Intercity 657 | 10:04 Zoagli station | 2h19 | 12:23 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 657 | 10:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h07 | 12:23 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 657 | 10:21 Rapallo station | 2h02 | 12:23 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12353 · Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 11:13 Zoagli station | 2h39 | 13:52 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 11:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h37 | 13:52 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3265 · Regionale 18413 | 11:19 Rapallo station | 2h33 | 13:52 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12363+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h54 | 14:04 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12363+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:14 Rapallo station | 1h50 | 14:04 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12363+ FRECCIABIANCA 8613 | 12:19 Zoagli station | 1h45 | 14:04 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12367+ Intercity 511 | 12:38 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h12 | 14:50 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12367+ Intercity 511 | 12:48 Zoagli station | 2h02 | 14:50 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 511 | 13:03 Rapallo station | 1h47 | 14:50 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12373 · Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 13:12 Zoagli station | 2h40 | 15:52 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 13:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h37 | 15:52 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3269 · Regionale 18415 | 13:19 Rapallo station | 2h33 | 15:52 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12383+ Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 | 14:15 Zoagli station | 2h37 | 16:52 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 | 14:18 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h34 | 16:52 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 665+ Regionale 18399 | 14:23 Rapallo station | 2h29 | 16:52 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12393+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 15:05 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h59 | 17:04 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12393 · Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 | 15:14 Zoagli station | 2h13 | 17:27 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12393+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 15:14 Zoagli station | 1h50 | 17:04 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 | 15:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h12 | 17:27 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3273 · Regionale 19367 | 15:19 Rapallo station | 2h08 | 17:27 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 15:25 Rapallo station | 1h39 | 17:04 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12403 · Regionale 12235 · Regionale 19375 | 16:06 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h21 | 19:27 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12403+ Intercity 669 | 16:06 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h18 | 18:24 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12403 · Regionale 12235 · Regionale 19375 | 16:10 Rapallo station | 3h17 | 19:27 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12403+ Intercity 669 | 16:15 Zoagli station | 2h09 | 18:24 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12403 · Regionale 12235 · Regionale 19375 | 16:15 Zoagli station | 3h12 | 19:27 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 669 | 16:21 Rapallo station | 2h03 | 18:24 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12413 · Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 17:12 Zoagli station | 2h39 | 19:51 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12413+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 17:12 Zoagli station | 1h56 | 19:08 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12413+ InterCityNotte 795 | 17:12 Zoagli station | 2h57 | 20:09 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3277+ FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 17:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 1h53 | 19:08 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 17:15 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h36 | 19:51 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3277 · Regionale 18423 | 17:19 Rapallo station | 2h32 | 19:51 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623 | 17:37 Rapallo station | 1h31 | 19:08 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 795 | 17:50 Rapallo station | 2h19 | 20:09 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12423 · Regionale 12239 · Regionale 19379 | 18:03 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 3h24 | 21:27 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12423 · Regionale 12239 · Regionale 19379 | 18:07 Rapallo station | 3h20 | 21:27 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12423 · Regionale 12239 · Regionale 19379 | 18:12 Zoagli station | 3h15 | 21:27 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Regionale 12423+ Intercity 673 | 18:12 Zoagli station | 2h05 | 20:17 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 673 | 18:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h01 | 20:17 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 673 | 18:21 Rapallo station | 1h56 | 20:17 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 12443+ Intercity 679 | 20:12 Zoagli station | 2h05 | 22:17 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Intercity 679 | 20:16 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h01 | 22:17 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 679 | 20:21 Rapallo station | 1h56 | 22:17 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3287 · Regionale 19385 | 21:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h39 | 23:49 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 3287+ Intercity 685 | 21:10 Santa Margherita Ligure-Portofino | 2h07 | 23:17 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 3287 · Regionale 19385 | 21:14 Rapallo station | 2h35 | 23:49 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12453+ Intercity 685 | 21:14 Zoagli station | 2h03 | 23:17 Pisa Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 12453 · Regionale 3287 · Regionale 19385 | 21:14 Zoagli station | 2h35 | 23:49 Pisa Centrale | 2 changes | |
Intercity 685 | 21:26 Rapallo station | 1h51 | 23:17 Pisa Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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The cathedral complex museum displays sculptures, silverwork and treasures from the monuments, helping visitors understand Pisa’s artistic heritage.
Set in a former monastery, this museum presents medieval and Renaissance art, including paintings, sculpture and illuminated works from Pisa and Tuscany.
Housed in the Arsenali Medicei, this museum explores ancient ships and river life with preserved vessels and engaging archaeological displays.
The famous green lawn around Pisa’s cathedral monuments is the city’s essential open space for views, photographs and a first encounter with its highlights.
Pisa’s main riverside promenade offers handsome palaces, bridges and evening walks, especially atmospheric at sunset or during local events.
A lively historic square lined with arcades and university life, ideal for people-watching and experiencing the city beyond the tower area.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with black cabbage, beans and vegetables. A frugal Pisan staple, traditionally enriched with day-old bread and olive oil.
Toasted Tuscan bread topped with chicken liver pâté. A classic regional antipasto found in Pisa and across Tuscany.
Tuscan seafood stew of mixed fish and shellfish in tomato sauce, linked to Pisa’s maritime traditions and nearby coast.
Refined seafood restaurant close to Piazza dei Miracoli, popular for fresh fish dishes and a polished but welcoming setting.
Casual spot appreciated for cecìna, pizzas and other Tuscan specialities, with an easygoing local feel.
Traditional Pisan trattoria known for Tuscan classics and seafood, with a relaxed, rustic atmosphere near the centre.
Moderate for Italy: tourist areas cost more, but budget stays, simple meals and local buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Pisa Centrale -> Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Pisa
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portofino to Pisa by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pisa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Portofino to Pisa trains use the to Pisa Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Pisa San Rossore. Use this guide to compare Portofino and Pisa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pisa Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Panetteria Binario 1
There is free Wi-Fi available at the McDonald's.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located just outside the station on Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II.
Luggage storage is there is a luggage storage office near the end of Platform 1.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pisa Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators, ramps, and disabled parking. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Pisa, Hotel La Pace, Hotel Maria.
Pisa San Rossore is 1 km from Pisa city centre. Public transport options include:
Pisa San Rossore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante pizzeria, SushiKing, Ristorante Cinese Oriente
The ticket office is open 24/7.
Available at Pisa San Rossore: Parking, WC.
Available at Pisa San Rossore: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pisa San Rossore: Elevators on every platform. Sala Blu services can be reached at +39 0647308579.
Nearby hotels include Rosso di Sera Relais Tuscany, Le Cascine, Camping Village Torre Pendente.
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