Private Transfer from Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei) to Santa Maria Novella Station
Journey Time
~1 h 10–1 h 30
Distance
~85 km
Pricing
Fixed price
Overview
Arriving at Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei) and heading to Santa Maria Novella Station? A private transfer is the most comfortable way to begin your time in Florence. Instead of taking the train to Pisa Centrale and changing for Florence with your luggage, a professional, English-speaking driver meets you in the arrivals hall, helps with your luggage and drives you directly to Santa Maria Novella Station in Florence (Piazza della Stazione).
Tuscany's largest airport, on the coast ~85 km west of Florence. Every transfer includes real-time flight monitoring, meet & greet, luggage assistance and a fixed, all-inclusive fare — a genuine door-to-door service with no meter and no hidden charges.
Why Choose a Private Transfer
From Pisa, the alternatives are slow: the train involves a walk or shuttle to Pisa Centrale, a change and a further ride to Florence's Santa Maria Novella, then a taxi or walk to Santa Maria Novella Station with your bags. A private transfer removes every step — one fixed price, a driver waiting for your flight and a direct ~85 km ride to Santa Maria Novella Station.
| Option | Convenience | Fixed Cost | Comfort | Wait | Luggage | Direct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Transfer | Excellent | Yes | Excellent | None — driver waiting | Assisted | Yes |
| Taxi | Good | Metered | Good | Variable queue | Limited | Yes |
| Train | Low | Fixed ticket | Basic | Timetabled | Carry your own | No |
| Bus / Coach | Low | Fixed ticket | Basic | Timetabled | Limited | No |
| Ride-sharing | Variable | Surge pricing | Variable | Unpredictable | Limited | Yes |
Florence's ZTL & Door-to-Door Access
Almost all of central Florence lies inside a strict ZTL (limited-traffic zone), where unauthorised vehicles are automatically fined. Our NCC-licensed fleet is pre-registered for ZTL access, which means we can bring you right to the nearest permitted point for Santa Maria Novella Station without the fines or restrictions that affect ordinary cars and many out-of-town taxis — a genuine door-to-door service through the historic centre.
Airport Pickup & Meet & Greet at Pisa
- Flight monitoring: we track your flight, so the driver is timed to your actual landing.
- Meet & greet: your driver waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign.
- Free waiting time: a grace period covers passport control and baggage reclaim.
- Luggage assistance: the driver helps you to the vehicle.
- Direct contact: you receive the driver's details in advance for peace of mind.
Journey Information
- Estimated duration: ~1 h 10–1 h 30
- Distance: ~85 km between Pisa Airport and Florence (Piazza della Stazione)
- Route: the FI-PI-LI expressway / A11 motorway between the coast and Florence
- Typical traffic: heaviest during weekday peaks and summer weekends; the driver adjusts the route and pickup time accordingly.
- Pickup: arrivals hall at Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei), with meet & greet.
- Drop-off: the nearest permitted point for Santa Maria Novella Station.
About Santa Maria Novella Station
Santa Maria Novella (Firenze S.M.N.) is Florence's main railway station, the hub for high-speed connections to Rome, Milan, Bologna and Venice. A transfer to or from the station is ideal when combining a flight with onward rail travel — the driver meets you with a name sign and handles luggage across the busy forecourt.
Florence's central railway hub, moments from the basilica of Santa Maria Novella and the city centre. It is especially well suited to travellers connecting between the airport and high-speed trains, or starting/ending a rail journey.
Close by
- Santa Maria Novella church — 3 min walk
- Florence Cathedral (Duomo) — 10 min walk
- Mercato Centrale — 6 min walk
Good to know
- Area: Florence (Piazza della Stazione)
- Type: Transport hub drop-off
- From Pisa Airport: ~85 km · ~1 h 10–1 h 30
- Nearby: Santa Maria Novella, Duomo, Mercato Centrale, Fortezza da Basso
About Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei)
Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei) is the largest airport in Tuscany, about 1 km from Pisa city centre and roughly 85 km west of Florence. It handles a wide range of low-cost and full-service European routes, and because it lies well outside Florence a private transfer is the most comfortable, direct way to cover the motorway journey to the city or the Tuscan countryside.
- Terminal: A single main terminal serving all airlines — straightforward for arrivals and meet & greet.
- Distance to Florence (Piazza della Stazione): ~85 km (~1 h 10–1 h 30 by private transfer)
- Recommended arrival for departures: Arrive about 2 hours before departure; allow extra time in summer when Pisa is busy with holiday traffic.
Location Map
Vehicle Options
- Sedan — 1–3 passengers
- Executive Sedan — business comfort
- Minivan — 4–8 passengers & luggage
- Luxury Van — premium group travel
- Business Class — VIP transfers
- Group Transfers — minibus on request
Fixed Pricing
Your fare is fixed and confirmed before you travel — no meter and no hidden charges. The final price depends on vehicle type, passenger count, luggage, pickup time and season. Request a free quote online or on WhatsApp for an exact, all-inclusive price for your Pisa Airport to Santa Maria Novella Station transfer.
Licensed, professional chauffeurs
Real-time flight monitoring
Meet & greet service
ZTL-registered vehicles
24/7 availability
Fixed price — no hidden charges
Secure online booking
Free cancellation (per terms)
Common Questions