National parks near Pisa, Tuscany
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is the closest national park to Pisa, Tuscany — 66.9 km (41.6 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 1 hr 24 min behind the wheel.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Cinque Terre, Tuscan Archipelago, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna make a full day trip — leave early. Monti Sibillini, Archipelago of La Maddalena, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Brijuni, Dolomiti Bellunesi, and Val Grande are better with a night booked nearby.
Pisa has a population of about 109,960.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Cinque Terre
Tuscan Archipelago
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Monti Sibillini
Archipelago of La Maddalena
National parks near Pisa
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 66.9 km (41.6 mi) | 1 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 71.4 km (44.3 mi) | 1 hr 28 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 107 km (66.7 mi) | 2 hr 2 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 109 km (67.9 mi) | 2 hr 3 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Monti Sibillini National Park | 247 km (154 mi) | 4 hr 5 min | Best as a weekend |
| Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park | 287 km (179 mi) | 4 hr 41 min | Best as a weekend |
| Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park | 292 km (181 mi) | 4 hr 44 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 300 km (186 mi) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 301 km (187 mi) | 4 hr 52 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 302 km (188 mi) | 4 hr 54 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Month-by-month detail for Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Pisa are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Cinque Terre → Tuscan Archipelago | 158 km (98.3 mi) | 2 hr 47 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Monti Sibillini | 161 km (99.9 mi) | 2 hr 49 min |
Planning a trip from Pisa
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
Other towns in Province of Pisa
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Pisa?
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park. It is about 66.9 km (41.6 mi) from Pisa, roughly 1 hr 24 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Pisa?
Yes — Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Cinque Terre National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Pisa?
10 parks are within reach of Pisa, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Pisa?
For Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.