With a population of 1.249, Pienza is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pienza has to offer.
Although Pienza doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 90 km from Pienza. The shortest flight to Pienza from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pienza, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Pienza to Florence takes 1h 25m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £7 for a 2h 03m trip.
Another option to get to Pienza is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 146 km from Pienza. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pienza, including FlixBus, SIT Bus Shuttle and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Pienza takes 241 km and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 314 km.
Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Pienza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.59 and £26.11. The most frequently booked car type in Pienza is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.