Getting around

By air

Arezzo has no airport of its own. The nearest is Florence’s Amerigo Vespucci, about an hour and a quarter away by train or road; Perugia’s small airport is a similar distance, and Pisa’s larger one is farther. For long-haul you’ll route through Florence, Rome, or a European hub.

By train — on the high-speed line

This is Arezzo's strength. Its central station sits on the main Rome–Florence line, with both high-speed and regional trains. Florence is about 35–40 minutes away, Rome about an hour and a quarter, and the whole country opens up from there (times below).

On foot

The historic centre climbs a hill from the station up to the Piazza Grande and the cathedral, compact and walkable, though the top is a proper climb. Most central daily life happens on foot.

Buses (Autolinee Toscane)

Arezzo’s local network is run by Autolinee Toscane, Tuscany’s region-wide operator, connecting the centre, the station, and the outer districts and valleys. A single ride is €2.00, valid 90 minutes (Autolinee Toscane, 2026).

Intercity buses (FlixBus and Itabus)

A budget option for other cities, on FlixBus and Itabus. On the high-speed corridor the train is usually faster and more central, so most people take it, but the coach can win on price or for routes the train serves awkwardly.

A note on driving

Arezzo's historic centre has a ZTL (limited-traffic zone) and the usual hill-town parking limits, so a car is a burden in the core. It earns its keep mainly for the beautiful countryside around it: the Casentino forests, the Valdichiana, and the Piero della Francesca trail through the nearby towns.