Reaching Arezzo is easy from every direction. There are fast and convenient connections with the main Italian cities and the major airports in Tuscany and Umbria. From the north or south along the A1 motorway, from both the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic sides, and via the high-speed Florence–Rome railway lines.
By Plane
The nearest airports to Arezzo are:
Florence
• Amerigo Vespucci (FLR): about 1h 15 min by car or train
Pisa
• Galileo Galilei (PSA): about 2h 15 min by car / 2h 15 – 2h 30 min by train
Perugia
• San Francesco d’Assisi (PEG): about 1h 15 min by car
Bologna
• Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ): about 2h by car / about 2h 15 min by train
Rome
• Fiumicino (FCO) and Ciampino (CIA): 2h 30 – 3h by car / 2h 15 – 2h 30 min by train
From all airports, Arezzo can be reached via the national railway network or car rental services.
By Car
Arezzo lies along the A1 motorway “Autostrada del Sole”, which connects Milan to Naples, crossing the whole of central Italy.
From north and south:
Along the A1 motorway, take the Arezzo exit; from the tollgate, follow SS679 to reach the city in about 10 minutes.
From the Adriatic side:
The connection to the Adriatic coast is via the E45 highway (Orte–Cesena), linking Arezzo with Romagna, the Marche, and northern Umbria.
From the Romagna coast, travelers from Cesena take the E45 and exit at Sansepolcro, continuing along SS73 to Arezzo.
From the Marche coast, travelers from Ancona follow SS76 to the junction with E45 near Perugia, then head toward Cesena, exit at Città di Castello and continue along SS73bis to Arezzo.
From the Tyrrhenian side:
From Grosseto via SS223 (E78) “Due Mari” Grosseto–Siena, a fast road; from Siena RA6 (Siena–Bettolle motorway link) toward Arezzo/Perugia, join the A1 at Valdichiana–Bettolle tollgate, then continue north toward Florence and exit at Arezzo.
Thanks to this network of road connections, the city is easily reachable from all over Italy.
Florence
• A1 toward Rome > Arezzo exit, 1h 15 min
Perugia
• SS75 Perugia–Bettolle > A1 Valdichiana toward Florence > Arezzo exit, 1h 15 min
• E45 > Città di Castello > SS73bis Monterchi > Arezzo, 1h 35 – 1h 45 min
Siena
• RA6 Siena–Bettolle > Lucignano exit > Arezzo, 1h 20 – 1h 25 min
• RA6 Siena–Bettolle > A1 Valdichiana toward Florence > Arezzo exit, 1h 25 – 1h 35 min
Bologna
• A1 via Florence > Arezzo exit, 2h
Pisa
• FI-PI-LI > Florence > A1 toward Rome > Arezzo exit, 2h 15 min
Rome
• A1 toward Florence > Arezzo exit, 2h 30 min
By Train
Arezzo railway station, located in Piazza della Repubblica, is just a short walk from the historic center. It is an important hub on the Florence–Rome line, with both regional and high-speed train connections.
Florence
• High-speed train stopping at Arezzo, 35 – 40 min
• Regional Fast Train, 55 – 60 min
Perugia
• Regional trains via Terontola, 1h 15 – 1h 30 min
Rome
• Direct high-speed trains, 1h 15 – 1h 25 min
• Regional–Intercity trains, 2h – 2h 20 min
Bologna
• High-speed via Florence, 1h 50 – 2h 10 min
• Regional trains, over 2h 30 min
Pisa
• Regional trains via Florence, 2h – 2h 30 min
Milan
• Direct or via Florence (high-speed), 3h 10 – 3h 30 min
In addition to the main routes, local railway lines from Arezzo connect to Casentino, Valtiberina, and Valdarno, allowing you to explore the surrounding areas.
Information, timetables and tickets are available on the Trenitalia website.
Or via the Trenitalia app
The Trenitalia app allows you to plan train trips and purchase tickets directly from your smartphone. It provides real-time information on schedules, platforms, departures, arrivals, and delays, with notifications about any service changes.
By Bus
Besides trains and cars, Arezzo is also easily accessible by bus, with direct connections to the main Tuscan cities and to Rome.
Florence
• Departures from Florence S. M. Novella and Florence South, 1h 30 – 1h 40 min, Autolinee Toscane
Siena
• Direct routes, departures from Piazza Gramsci / FS Station, 1h 30 – 1h 40 min, Autolinee Toscane
Perugia
• Sometimes with a change at Cortona or Castiglion Fiorentino, 1h 45 – 2h, Autolinee Toscane / Busitalia
Rome
• Direct connections, departures from Tiburtina and Anagnina, 3h – 3h 30 min, Flixbus – MarinoBus
Updated schedules and information on the Autolinee Toscane website.
Or via the AT-Bus app
The AT Bus app allows you to plan bus trips and purchase tickets from your smartphone. It provides real-time information on schedules, connections, bus stop times, and the position of vehicles along urban and extra-urban routes.
