How to get to Livorno: complete transport guide
Practical guide to reaching Livorno in Tuscany: Pisa airport, trains, car, ferries to the islands and buses. All connections for the Tuscan coast.
How to get to Livorno: all the ways to reach the Tuscan port city
Livorno is one of the main cities on the Tuscan coast, a major commercial and passenger port and a tourist destination full of surprises. Well connected with Pisa and Florence, it is easily reachable from across Italy. Here is how to get there.
Nearest airports to Livorno
Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA)
This is the nearest airport, just 20 km from Livorno. Well connected with national and international flights (Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling and flag carriers). From the airport, you can reach Pisa Centrale by the PisaMover (5 minutes), then continue to Livorno by train (15-20 minutes) or bus.
Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)
About 100 km away, with national and international flights. From Firenze Santa Maria Novella you can reach Livorno by train in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
About 180 km away, an alternative with many flights. From Bologna Centrale the train to Livorno takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.
By train
Livorno has a well-connected railway station on the Tyrrhenian line.
Livorno Centrale
The main station is just a few minutes from the centre and the seafront.
From Pisa
Very frequent regional trains connect Pisa Centrale to Livorno Centrale in just 15-20 minutes. Departures every 10-15 minutes during peak hours. This is the fastest and most convenient connection.
From Florence
Direct regional trains from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Livorno in about 1 hour 20 minutes. Frequency every 30-60 minutes. Some trains require a change at Pisa.
From Rome
From Roma Termini you can reach Livorno by train in about 2 hours 30 minutes by direct InterCity or regional trains with a change at Pisa or Campiglia Marittima. High-speed trains reach Florence in 1 hour 30 minutes, then continue on the regional.
From Genoa and the north
InterCity and regional trains connect Genoa to Livorno along the Tyrrhenian line in about 2 hours 30 minutes.
By ferry
The port of Livorno is one of the most important in the Mediterranean, with connections to the islands and to Sardinia, Corsica and Sicily.
To Sardinia
Grimaldi Lines and Moby operate ferries to Olbia (about 8 hours) and other Sardinian destinations. Overnight ferries are ideal for saving a night's accommodation.
To Corsica
Corsica Ferries connects Livorno to Bastia (about 4 hours) and Ile Rousse. A convenient connection for reaching Corsica from Italy.
To the Island of Elba
From Piombino (about 80 km south of Livorno), ferries depart for Portoferraio on the Island of Elba. From Livorno, you can reach Piombino by train or car.
To Sicily
Grimaldi Lines ferries to Palermo (about 19 hours), useful for those travelling with a car.
By car
Livorno is well connected to the Tuscan motorway network.
From Florence
Take the FI-PI-LI dual carriageway (Florence-Pisa-Livorno), toll-free, in about 1 hour 20 minutes for 100 km.
From Rome
A1 motorway to Florence, then FI-PI-LI to Livorno. Or the A12 coastal road from Rosignano. About 300 km in 3 hours.
From Genoa and the north
A12 motorway (Genoa-Livorno) along the Ligurian and Tuscan coast. About 220 km in 2 hours 30 minutes.
Parking
Livorno has several fee-paying car parks near the centre and the port. The Fortezza Nuova car park is the most convenient for the centre. Near the port there are large car parks for those boarding ferries.
By bus
CTT Nord buses connect Livorno with Pisa, the coastal towns and the Tuscan hinterland. The LAM Blu line runs frequently between Livorno and Pisa. FlixBus connects Livorno with major Italian cities.
Transfers and taxis
From Pisa airport, private transfers to Livorno are available (about 40-60 euros). The local taxi service operates from the station and the city centre.
Practical tips
- Pisa airport is very close: train from Pisa Centrale to Livorno in 15 minutes
- The FI-PI-LI is toll-free but often busy during rush hours
- For Sardinia, the overnight ferry from Livorno is an excellent option
- The port is within walking distance from the station, about 15 minutes
- In summer, book ferries in advance, especially for Sardinia and Corsica
- Livorno is an excellent base for exploring the Etruscan Coast and the Island of Elba
