- Must visit
Museo Civico d'Arte Antica in Palazzo Comunale
Main civic museum inside Palazzo Comunale, with paintings, sculptures, and objects that trace Pistoia’s artistic and political history.
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
38 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
12 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montecatini Terme to Pistoia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montecatini Terme to Pistoia will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 3 buses that leave Montecatini Terme for Pistoia on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 12 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 38 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 12 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Buses from Montecatini Terme to Pistoia run on average 18 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 but you can travel from only $3 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 7 miles (12 km) distance in 40m.
Distance 7 miles (12 km) |
Average bus duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 40m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
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Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Autolinee Toscane | Departure Time 07:04AM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 0h38 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Autolinee Toscane | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:17PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:19PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Autolinee Toscane | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:26AM | Duration 12h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Montecatini Terme to Pistoia buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:10 PM Montecatini Terme | 0h10 | 7:20 PM Pistoia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 7:04 AM Montecatini Terme | 0h38 | 7:42 AM Pistoia | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Main civic museum inside Palazzo Comunale, with paintings, sculptures, and objects that trace Pistoia’s artistic and political history.
Museum in the former bishop’s palace with sacred art, manuscripts, and access to key monuments on Piazza del Duomo.
Contemporary art venue and collection created by Fondazione Caript, known for strong modern exhibitions in a restored historic building.
Pistoia’s monumental main square, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and civic palaces; the essential starting point for any visit.
Lively historic square lined with arcades and markets, ideal for experiencing local daily life in one of the city’s oldest urban spaces.
Atmospheric square by Sant'Andrea church, appreciated for medieval character, quieter pace, and excellent architectural views.
Tuscan bread soup with cannellini beans, kale and vegetables. A frugal peasant classic widely eaten in Pistoia and valued for its deep, comforting flavor.
Thick hand-cut noodle soup in rich beef broth, often served at holidays. It is a traditional Pistoiese first course with handmade pasta.
Slow-cooked tripe in tomato sauce with herbs and Parmigiano. This rustic Tuscan specialty is common in local trattorie and street-food counters.
Historic central restaurant known for refined Tuscan cooking, seasonal ingredients and an elegant but welcoming dining room.
Well-regarded Tuscan trattoria serving local classics, grilled meats and handmade pasta in a warm traditional setting.
Established casual spot appreciated for pizza, Tuscan dishes and a lively local atmosphere near the historic center.
Moderate for Tuscany: lodging and dining cost less than Florence, while local transit and coffee stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Piazza Treviso -> Pistoia Centrale
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