How to reach Monte Pisano:

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Monte Pisano is a mountain ridge that rises between the cities of Pisa and Lucca, in the heart of Tuscany. Despite its modest altitude, it offers an incredible variety of landscapes: centuries-old olive groves, fragrant woods, natural springs and panoramas that stretch to the sea. It’s an ideal place for those who love nature, trekking, cycling or simply want to discover authentic small villages like Calci, San Giuliano Terme, Asciano, Molina di Quosa and Montemagno.

Thanks to its strategic position – just 15 minutes from Pisa and 20 minutes from Lucca – Monte Pisano is easily reachable by car, train, bike or even by bus. In this guide we explain how to get there and give you some practical tips on parking, routes and useful services.

By Car

Monte Pisano is reachable in just a few minutes from the main Tuscan cities:
From Pisa: follow the SS12 towards San Giuliano Terme (15 minutes)
From Lucca: take the SP2 or SS12 (20 minutes)
From Florence: via A11 and exit Lucca Est or Pisa Nord Est

Recommended parking:
- Calci (Certosa + center)
- San Giuliano Terme (thermal park)
- Asciano, Montemagno, Santallago (trail access points)

By Plane

Galileo Galilei Airport (Pisa) is less than 15 km away.
From the airport you can reach Monte Pisano:
- Pisa Mover → Pisa Centrale → continue by train/bus
- Direct taxi

By Train

The main stations are:
Pisa Centrale → connected to all of Italy
Lucca → Florence–Viareggio line
San Giuliano Terme → Pisa–Lucca line (local station, convenient)

From Pisa and Lucca you can continue with:
- Local buses
- Taxi or NCC
- Bicycle (rental available)

By Bus

The local network connects the cities to the Monte Pisano villages well.
Check updated schedules at: www.at-bus.it

Recommended lines:
Pisa → San Giuliano Terme → Lucca
Lucca → Pieve di Compito
Pisa → Calci

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