Explore Tuscany by bus this summer

All of Tuscany is easily accessible by bus thanks to the 1,000 routes provided by at – Autolinee Toscane. From iconic cities to medieval villages, Blue Flag beaches, hiking trails and panoramic viewpoints, 37,000 bus stops bring travellers a short distance from their destination through a modern and simple-to-use public transport service.

The widespread network has been further enhanced for the summer with 50 or so new seasonal routes, many of which are in partnership with local authorities and cultural event organizers, such as Musart Festival, Lumen in Florence and Cortona On The Move.

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“Travel means leisure, culture, fun—and those who travel know where they want to go, but also want to know how to get there. With travellers increasingly aware of sustainability, the bus is the best choice. Destination Tuscany is a campaign of services and information to show customers all the advantages of travelling by bus in Tuscany. Choosing our buses means travelling not only economically and safely, but also sustainably. CO₂ emissions are reduced by up to half compared to cars,” explains Tommaso Rosa, director of marketing and communications at at.

The new travel planner on at’s website allows travellers to plan their journey and buy tickets online, a first for a European region.

Summer bus services in Florence

Photo project 12×12 by Massimo Agus @massimo.agus

City bus services have been increased this summer in Florence as part of a drive encouraging travellers to leave their cars at home. Starting June 11, the four Florence lines C1, C2, C3 and C4, which run through the city centre, will operate until midnight instead of 8pm, leaving every 15 minutes. These lines connect the city centre with some of the main parking lots, such as Parterre, Beccaria, Sant’Ambrogio, Porta al Prato and Santa Maria Novella Station, as well as with tram stops.

Summer bus services in Tuscany

Buses reach otherwise hard-to-access places, such as the Ardenza cliffs, near Livorno (Line 20), a route intended for sustainable seaside travel; the Gulf of Baratti, where pristine waters meets archaeology; the Saturnia natural hot springs; and San Rossore Nature Reserve for biking among deer. From Pisa, the bus to Tirrenia and the coast served over 161,000 travelers in 2024, up 11% from 2023. In Versilia, the “Lungomare by Night” bus lets you party until 5 am without worrying about parking or driving. On Elba Island, Lines 7 and 9 reach not only the beaches, but also CAI hiking trails. The Elba Pass, a discounted sustainable travel pass, was chosen by nearly 3,500 visitors in 2024 and has been confirmed for this year.

Further inland, Line 31 between Volterra and San Gimignano allows travellers to explore hilltop towns and scenic landscapes.

Travelling by bus in Tuscany has never been easier

Buying tickets is easy and eco-friendly. Besides traditional outlets, tickets and passes are also available using the “tip tap” contactless system, through the “at bus” app and with B-link, launching July 1, a new system that sends your ticket via email and activates it with a single click. Remember to validate your tickets!