Region, Italy
Getting around Tuscany
How to get around Tuscany
Trains and buses link Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena and Arezzo. Hill towns and farm stays are far easier with a car, but ZTLs and parking add stress.
Ways to get around Tuscany
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Regional train (Regionale) | €2–10 for most hops | Florence to Pisa, Lucca, Arezzo, Siena; validate paper tickets |
| Autolinee Toscane buses | €2–8 | Florence to Siena, Chianti and hill towns; fewer on Sundays |
| Florence tram and buses | €2 per 90 minutes (from Aug 2026) | Tram T2 links the airport to the center |
| Rental car | About €40–90 a day | Needed for Val d'Orcia and Chianti; avoid ZTL zones |
Ride-hailing apps in Tuscany
A 5 km ride costs about €12–20 ($14–23).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Books licensed itTaxi taxis in Florence, not private cars |
| itTaxi | Calls the nearest licensed taxi in Florence and Pisa; pay by card |
| Taxi Move | Taxi booking app for Florence, Siena and Pisa |
- Taxis are scarce outside Florence, Pisa and Siena; book by phone or app and arrange rides back from wineries in advance.
Arriving in Tuscany
Florence Peretola (FLR)
Tram T2 to the center €2, about 20 min; taxi fixed €25 by day, €27 at night and Sundays.
Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA)
PisaMover to Pisa Centrale €5, then regional train to Florence about €9, 1–1.5 h total; taxi to Florence about €100+.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Vespa and scooter rentals exist around Florence and Chianti at €60–100 a day; a motorcycle licence is required and ZTL fines still apply.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are fine; other foreign licences need an International Driving Permit alongside. Rental firms check it.
- Onward travel in Italy: High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Turin, Milan, Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Regional trains and buses fill gaps; ferries or flights reach Sicily and Sardinia.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Tuscany?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, itTaxi, Taxi Move.
What's the best way to get around Tuscany?
Trains and buses link Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena and Arezzo. Hill towns and farm stays are far easier with a car, but ZTLs and parking add stress.
How do I get from the airport to Tuscany?
Tram T2 to the center €2, about 20 min; taxi fixed €25 by day, €27 at night and Sundays.
Is Tuscany walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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