![]() ![]() Even though the machine presents you a selection of train times, in which you need to select in order to purchase, you must still validate the tickets at the many green machines on the platform - not doing so will risk fines. Train tickets in Florence can be purchased from the many machines at the platform, which accept credit cards (Visa/Master/AMEX) - but they need to be chip/pin based. The boards will not always say "Pisa" since it is not the last destination. Remember the train number, as you need to match this on the departure boards at the station. When possible, catch the faster and more modern "Regionale Veloce" train (same price, €8.10, July 2015) - you can see this from the trenitalia schedule online. Check the schedules on the now very user friendly trenitalia site. Depending on time, there are about 4 trains per hour. Do check the train schedule as not all trains would stop there.įrom Florence (Firenze), catch your train from Firenze S.M. Rossore train station which is much closer to the Tower. Else, if you are in the city just to see the Leaning Tower, you could also get down at the Pisa S. Each baggage deposited costs €5 for 12 hr, (as of September 2019). ![]() If you are planning an in-route visit to Pisa, it is also convenient since Pisa Centrale has Left Luggage service open from 6AM-9PM. Rome to Genova trains stop at Pisa Centrale. Pisa Centrale is the main train station of Pisa. Pisa has regular trains to and from Florence (usually three per hour), to and from Lucca (usually every hour) and is also accessible by bus, and has an international airport. However you should take the obvious precautions (like, if you stay in a very cheap hotel, take your valuables with you) and watch out for pickpockets in the touristy areas. Pisa is a safe city, you do not need to worry about your safety (except for some zone at night, such as the area surrounding the station). You'll notice the student flair in the city once you leave the touristy campo dei miracoli. The University of Pisa has 60,000 students in a city of about 100,000 inhabitants. The city is animated by the students, who organize parties, shows, and cultural events, and fill the central street of the city at night. Pisa would not be Pisa without the University. The best way to visit Pisa is walking the streets, as the city center is very small, and enjoy the sight and the atmosphere. The half hour walk from the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) to the train station runs through a pedestrian street with many interesting sights, shops, and restaurants. Pisa is best known for the world famous Leaning Tower, but those who come here with their mind already made up that the Tower is the only thing to see may miss the rest of the architectural and artistic marvels of this beautiful city. The leaning tower is on the left, the Duomo is in the center and the Baptistery is on the right. ![]()
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