Livorno is the cruise port for Pisa and Florence, on the coast of Tuscany in Italy. It is a large commercial port, and passengers usually cannot walk around the port area. This page covers how the port works, maps and meeting locations, the port shuttle, and how to get to the city center, Pisa, Florence and the airport.
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Important Meeting Instructions in Livorno
Where the port is
Livorno, a port city on the coast of Tuscany in Italy. It is the cruise port for Pisa and Florence.
Where ships dock
Livorno is a large commercial port, and for security reasons passengers usually cannot walk around the port area. Your ship can dock at several locations, and each location has a terminal building. Your cruise line will confirm where your ship is docking.
Where you meet your private driver or guide
Exit your ship and walk into the terminal building. Head to the main exit. Immediately outside, drivers and guides wait for their guests. Your driver or guide will be in this area, holding a welcome sign with your name on it. Review your confirmation voucher for specific meeting instructions.
If your group travels in a larger vehicle or coach
Larger vehicles and full-size coaches are not allowed in the port area. In this case, take the port shuttle to Piazza del Municipio, where you will meet your driver or guide. The shuttles run back and forth throughout the day. Some cruise lines offer a free shuttle for their passengers, and a charge may apply with others.
Video Flyover of the Livorno Cruise Port
This aerial flyover shows how the Livorno cruise port works, where to meet your driver or guide outside the terminal, and what to do if your group travels in a larger vehicle.
Aerial imagery: Google Earth
Livorno Cruise Port Location
Porto di Livorno, 57123 Livorno, Italy
About Livorno Cruise Port
Livorno is a large working port, so the cruise docks are inside a secure commercial area. Most passengers leave the port by shuttle, or meet a driver or guide at the terminal exit.
How the Port Is Laid Out
Livorno is a large commercial port, and for security reasons passengers usually cannot walk around the port area.
Your ship can dock at several locations, and each location has a terminal building.
When you leave the ship, you walk into the terminal building and head to the main exit.
Your cruise line will confirm which dock your ship is using.
Meeting a Driver or Guide
Immediately outside the terminal exit, drivers and guides wait for their guests, holding welcome signs with the passenger names.
Larger vehicles and full-size coaches are not allowed in the port area.
If your group travels in a larger vehicle or coach, take the port shuttle to Piazza del Municipio, where you will meet your driver or guide.
Review your confirmation voucher for specific meeting instructions.
The Port Shuttle
Shuttles run back and forth throughout the day between the port and the city.
Some cruise lines offer a free shuttle for their passengers, and a charge may apply with others.
Ask your cruise line about the shuttle for your ship.
Distance to the City
The city center is about 2 miles (3km) from the main cruise docks.
Smaller ships that use the old port may be within a 10 to 15 minute walk of the center.
Livorno Centrale train station is about a 10 minute taxi ride from the port exit.
Pisa Airport
Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) is about 8 miles (13km) from the port.
Allow roughly 20 to 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Getting Between the Port and the City
Because passengers usually cannot walk out of the port, most people use the port shuttle or a taxi. Timetables change, so confirm current details before you travel.
Port Shuttle
The port shuttle runs back and forth throughout the day.
It drops passengers in the city center, where you can walk to the main sights.
Some cruise lines offer a free shuttle for their passengers, and a charge may apply with others.
Taxi
Taxis are available at the port.
A taxi from the port exit to Livorno Centrale train station takes about 10 minutes.
Agree the cost with the driver before you get in.
Train
Livorno Centrale is the main train station, with trains to Pisa and Florence.
Several trains an hour run to Pisa, taking about 15 to 20 minutes.
From the station, a city bus runs to the center.
Check your return train so that you are back at the ship with time to spare.
Pisa and Florence
Pisa is about 15 miles (25km) north of Livorno. From Pisa Centrale, a short bus ride or walk reaches the Leaning Tower.
Florence is roughly 55 miles (90km) from the port, about 1.5 hours each way by train or car.
Many passengers book a private driver or guide for Pisa and Florence, which avoids relying on train times.
About Livorno and the Surrounding Area
Livorno is a working port city on the Tuscan coast. Most cruise passengers use it as a gateway to Pisa, Florence and the hill towns of Tuscany, though the city has canals, a market and a seafront of its own.
A Brief Introduction
Livorno is a port city on the western coast of Tuscany, and one of the main ports of Italy.
The old Venezia district has canals and bridges, and the city has a large covered food market and a seafront promenade.
The currency is the euro, and cards are widely accepted. Carrying some cash is advised.
Highlights Many Cruise Passengers Visit
Pisa, with the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery in the Piazza dei Miracoli.
Florence, with the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio.
Lucca, a walled town with a ring of ramparts that can be walked or cycled.
Siena, a hill town known for the Piazza del Campo and its medieval center.
The Venezia district in Livorno, with its canals and fish restaurants.
Planning Your Time
Pisa is close enough for a half day, and fits easily into a typical port day.
Florence is roughly 1.5 hours each way, so it makes a full day, and your ship's all aboard time matters.
Lucca and Siena are possible on a longer day with a driver or guide.
Because passengers usually cannot walk out of the port, plan the first stage of your day around the shuttle or your meeting point.
Nearby Destinations
Pisa, about 15 miles (25km) north of the port.
Florence, roughly 55 miles (90km) from the port.
Lucca and Siena, both reached by road within a longer day trip.
The Tuscan hill towns and wine country inland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do drivers and guides meet passengers at the Livorno cruise port?
Exit your ship and walk into the terminal building, then head to the main exit. Immediately outside, drivers and guides wait for their guests, holding a welcome sign with the passenger name on it.
What if my group is traveling in a larger vehicle or coach?
Larger vehicles and full-size coaches are not allowed in the port area. In this case, take the port shuttle to Piazza del Municipio, where you will meet your driver or guide.
Can I walk out of the Livorno cruise port?
Usually not. Livorno is a large commercial port, and for security reasons passengers usually cannot walk around the port area.
Which dock will my ship use in Livorno?
Your ship can dock at several locations, and each location has a terminal building. Your cruise line will confirm where your ship is docking.
Is there a terminal building at every Livorno dock?
Yes. Each docking location has a terminal building. When you leave the ship, you walk into the terminal building and head to the main exit.
Is there a shuttle from the Livorno cruise port to the city?
Yes. Shuttles run back and forth throughout the day. Some cruise lines offer a free shuttle for their passengers, and a charge may apply with others.
How far is the Livorno cruise port from the city center?
The city center is about 2 miles (3km) from the main cruise docks. Smaller ships that use the old port may be within a 10 to 15 minute walk.
How do I get to Livorno train station from the port?
A taxi from the port exit to Livorno Centrale station takes about 10 minutes. From the city center, a city bus also runs to the station.
How far is Pisa from the Livorno cruise port?
Pisa is about 15 miles (25km) north of Livorno. Several trains an hour run from Livorno Centrale to Pisa Centrale and take about 15 to 20 minutes.
How far is Florence from the Livorno cruise port?
Florence is roughly 55 miles (90km) from the port, about 1.5 hours each way by train or car, so check your ship's all aboard time before you plan.
How far is Pisa Airport from the Livorno cruise port?
Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) is about 8 miles (13km) from the port. Allow roughly 20 to 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
What currency is used in Livorno?
The euro. Cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash is advised.
