Montecatini Terme is located in the heart of Tuscany, in the province of Pistoia, between Florence and the Tyrrhenian Sea, nestled in the green setting of Valdinievole. Its central location makes it easily accessible by any means of transportation.
By airplane
Montecatini Terme is easy to reach (by car or public transportation) from two international airports:
Pisa Airport – Galileo Galilei (PSA)
Distance: about 40 minutes by car
Connections: PisaMover shuttle service to Pisa Centrale train station
Florence Airport – Amerigo Vespucci / Peretola (FLR)
Distance: about 30 minutes by car
Connections: tramway Line T2 or bus to Florence Santa Maria Novella station
Info tramway Florence
By train
Montecatini is connected to major Tuscan cities by the Viareggio-Florence railway line.
The reference stations are:
- Montecatini Center
- Montecatini Terme-Monsummano
Major rail connections:
- From Florence S. Maria Novella: about 50 minutes
- From Pisa Central: about 1 hour
- From Lucca: about 25 minutes
Trains are frequent and direct, making travel easy and comfortable
See train schedulesBy car
The city of Montecatini Terme can be easily reached by car by taking theA11 “Firenze-Mare” highway. Exits: Montecatini Terme, Chiesina Uzzanese (Pescia).
- For those coming from Milan: A1 freeway towards Florence and, at the Firenze Nord junction, take the junction for the A11 “Firenze Mare” freeway towards Pisa
- For those coming from Rome: A1 highway towards Florence and, at the Firenze Nord junction, take the slip road to the A11 “Firenze Mare” highway towards Pisa
- For those coming from Genoa-Livorno: A12 freeway and, at the Pisa Nord junction, take the A1 freeway towards Florence
Once in town, public parking and rest areas are available near the center and the spas.