San Piero a Grado: A Hidden Gem of Pisa

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Versilia, take the A12 motorway towards Livorno. Continue on the A12 for about 20 km and take the exit towards Pisa Centro. After exiting, follow the signs for Pisa and merge onto Via Aurelia. Continue straight for about 5 km until you reach Via Vecchia di Marina. Turn right onto Via Vecchia di Marina, and after approximately 1 km, you will find San Piero a Grado at Via Vecchia di Marina, 5, 56010 Pisa PI. Be aware that parking may incur costs depending on the area.

• Train

  To reach San Piero a Grado by train, first head to the nearest train station in Versilia (e.g., Viareggio). Purchase a ticket to Pisa Centrale Station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Once at Pisa Centrale, transfer to the Pisa San Rossore train line and take the train towards San Piero a Grado. The train ride is about 10 minutes. Alight at the San Piero a Grado station, and from there, it's a 15-minute walk to San Piero a Grado. Make sure to check the current train schedules as they may vary and be prepared to purchase your train tickets which typically cost around €5-€10.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, you can catch a local bus from Versilia to Pisa. Look for the bus line that connects Viareggio or Forte dei Marmi to Pisa. The journey can take about 1 hour depending on traffic. Once in Pisa, get off at the main bus terminal and then catch the local bus towards San Piero a Grado (Bus Line 4 or similar). The bus ride will take approximately 20 minutes, and the fare is usually around €2-€3. After getting off, it’s a short 5-minute walk to San Piero a Grado.