Directions

Map and GPS co-ordinates..........Lat:  42 degrees 55' 35.37"N Long: 11 degrees 57' 19.97" E PRESS map PRESS directions from Pisa PRESS directions from Rome PRESS directions from Perugia PRESS directions from Florence PRESS directions from Ancona

Things to note when using trains:

1) Check that the correct number of passengers, indicated on the top right of your ticket, date of travel and destinationare all correct before leaving the ticket window. Stamp your ticket in the yellow machine on the platform to validate

2) Double check the platform (bin no:) that the train should be arriving on. The arrival and deprture sheets (in the station and on the platforms) are usually quite accurate but occassionally the train will arrive/depart from a near by platform, keep an eye on the black indicator boards to be sure.

3) There are 3 Florence stations and the Inter-city (IC) change direct from Pisa is at Florence Rifredi station outside of the city, the central station is SMN (Santa Maria Novina) if you are using a regional train or stopping over.

4) There is an hour wait, without a waiting room, at Florence Rifredi station for the inter city train.

5) Do not board a train without a ticket.

6) If in doubt ask, most people are willing to help and are generally very friendly.

7) The trains do run on time, with very few exceptions.

8) The trains are fine, but if catching a plane, perhaps going the day before and sight-seeing in Pisa, Florence or Rome before flying the next day is probably advisable, as delays and strikes do sometimes happen.

Car Hire:

1) Is always cheaper when done on line, and you will usually be served faster when you arrive at the airport.

2) It is worth paying for all the insurances and unlimited milage.

3) Avis, Europcar and Hertz are all near Chiusi so you do not need to drive out of Rome or Pisa, take the train and collect your car 10 minutes away. Use the web button links below to book your car on line.

4) Remember Car Hire shops close for lunch from 12 until 3pm, although they are usually manned at the airports, so if you intend arriving during lunch let them know so arrangements can be made and you are not left drinking coffee for a couple of hours.