The cheapest and fastest buses from Pistoia to Bologna
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pistoia to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pistoia to Bologna will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 24 buses that leave Pistoia for Bologna on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 7 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.
Regionale 18651 · Autobus FI44V
Regionale 18503 · Autobus TTPER B0432
Regionale 18655 · Autobus FI46V
Tuscany Line 18481 · Autobus TTPER B0446
Regionale 18657 · Autobus TTPER B0430
Tuscany Line 18481 · Autobus TTPER B0446
Tuscany Line 18497 · Autobus FI64V
Regionale 18465 · Autobus TTPER B0434
Tuscany Line 18493 · Autobus TTPER B0444Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Pistoia to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pistoia to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€10 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Pistoia to Bologna Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:52AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:32AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 10:26AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 10:26AM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:43AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:22AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:42AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:43AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:22AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:43AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:22PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:43PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:22PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h28 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:13PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 03:42PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 03:52PM | Arrival Time 06:03PM | Duration 2h11 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:43PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:13PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:43PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:42PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:13PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:13PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 2h12 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Live departures
Pistoia to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pistoia to Bologna buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TUSCANY LINE 18483 · Autobus FI66V | 6:43 PM Pistoia station | 2h07 | 8:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18485 · Autobus TTPER B0448 | 7:42 PM Pistoia station | 2h08 | 9:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18537 · Autobus FI30V | 9:13 PM Pistoia station | 2h12 | 11:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
Regionale 18651 · Autobus FI44V | 4:20 AM Pistoia station | 2h35 | 6:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18655 · Autobus FI46V | 5:15 AM Pistoia station | 2h10 | 7:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18657 · Autobus TTPER B0430 | 5:35 AM Pistoia station | 2h15 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18503 · Autobus TTPER B0432 | 6:32 AM Pistoia station | 2h18 | 8:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18153 · Tuscany Line 18505+ BUS L580A | 7:01 AM Pistoia Ovest | 2h25 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Tuscany Line 18505+ BUS L580A | 7:13 AM Pistoia station | 2h13 | 9:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18465 · Autobus TTPER B0434 | 7:43 AM Pistoia station | 2h07 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18467 · Autobus FI680 | 8:42 AM Pistoia station | 2h08 | 10:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18155 · TUSCANY LINE 18489 · Autobus TTPER B0436 | 9:15 AM Pistoia Ovest | 2h35 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
TUSCANY LINE 18489 · Autobus TTPER B0436 | 9:43 AM Pistoia station | 2h07 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18671 · Autobus FI50V | 10:22 AM Pistoia station | 2h28 | 12:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18673 · Autobus TTPER B0440 | 11:22 AM Pistoia station | 2h28 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18473 · Autobus FI68V | 12:43 PM Pistoia station | 2h07 | 2:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18491 · Autobus TTPER B0442 | 1:43 PM Pistoia station | 2h07 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18475 · Autobus FI58V | 2:42 PM Pistoia station | 2h08 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18845+ BUS LP592 | 2:52 PM Pistoia station | 2h11 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18161 · Tuscany Line 18683 · Autobus TTPER B0444 | 3:11 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2h39 | 5:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Tuscany Line 18493 · Autobus TTPER B0444 | 3:43 PM Pistoia station | 2h07 | 5:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18497 · Autobus FI64V | 4:43 PM Pistoia station | 2h07 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18481 · Autobus TTPER B0446 | 5:43 PM Pistoia station | 2h07 | 7:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pistoia to Bologna
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 00:26 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Pistoia to Bologna start from as low as $7 (€6) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $12 (€10) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali, Blubus from Pistoia to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Pistoia to Bologna with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali, Blubus for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Pistoia to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pistoia to Bologna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Pistoia, Piazza Treviso, which is located around 0.4 miles (613 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Piazza Maggiore, a central square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for local events
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand Gothic church known for its unfinished facade and impressive interior
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater and library
- Santo Stefano, a complex of religious buildings known as the Seven Churches with unique architectural features.
- Piazza Maggiore, the central square surrounded by historic buildings and lively cafes
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand church with impressive architecture and art
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater
- Mercato di Mezzo, a bustling market offering local delicacies and fresh produce.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Pistoia to Bologna, follow these tips:
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- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Pistoia to Bologna
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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