The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Pistoia
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Pistoia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Pistoia will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bologna for Pistoia on Sat, May 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 09 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Sat, May 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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.
2:16 PM1h26Bologna3:42 PMPistoia$121One-way0 transfers
4:46 AM1h29Bologna6:15 AMPistoia$121One-way0 transfers
6:24 AM2h56Bologna9:20 AMPistoia$121One-way0 transfers
2:16 PM1h26Bologna3:42 PMPistoia$121One-way0 transfers
4:46 AM1h29Bologna6:15 AMPistoia$121One-way0 transfers
6:24 AM2h56Bologna9:20 AMPistoia$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna to Pistoia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Pistoia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. 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 $12, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Pistoia:
A train is $0.25 (€0.20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Pistoia costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Pistoia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
The journey is about 7m faster (1h 18m by train vs 1h 25m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $32 (€26)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bologna to Pistoia train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Pistoia trains for today, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 18494 · Regionale 18158 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 2:23 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 18494 | 12:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 2:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale 18518 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 2:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale 18494 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 2:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8911+ Regionale 18672 | 12:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h54 | 2:36 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale 18518 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 2:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale 18674 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 3:38 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9931+ Regionale 18472 | 12:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 3:15 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18518 | 1:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 2:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17761 · Regionale 18161 | 1:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h53 | 4:10 PM Pistoia Ovest | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Regionale 18472 | 1:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h48 | 3:15 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale 18472 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 3:15 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale 18520 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 3:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8929+ Regionale 18674 | 1:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 3:38 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale 18676 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 4:38 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale 18476 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 4:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9935+ Regionale 18520 | 1:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 3:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18520 | 2:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 3:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Regionale 18476 | 2:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 4:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 18522 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 4:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 18676 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 4:38 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8913+ Regionale 18476 | 2:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 4:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale 18676 | 2:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h43 | 4:38 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9939+ Regionale 18478 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 5:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9939+ Regionale 18522 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 4:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9939+ Regionale 18678 | 2:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 5:38 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18522 | 3:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 4:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8959+ Regionale 18678 | 3:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h21 | 5:38 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8959+ Regionale 18522 | 3:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h25 | 4:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8959+ Regionale 18478 | 3:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 5:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17835 · Regionale 18478 · Regionale 18160 | 3:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 5:24 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2 transfers | |
8915+ Regionale 18678 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 5:38 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale 18478 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 5:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8915+ Regionale 18524 | 3:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 5:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17835 · Regionale 18478 | 3:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h28 | 5:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Regionale 18478 · Regionale 18160 | 3:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h37 | 5:24 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ Regionale 18478 | 3:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h27 | 5:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8143+ Regionale 18524 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 5:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8143+ Regionale 18480 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 6:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8143+ Regionale Veloce 18684 | 3:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 6:25 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18524 | 4:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 5:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17773 · Regionale 18163 | 4:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h52 | 7:09 PM Pistoia Ovest | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Regionale 18678 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h17 | 5:38 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9547+ Regionale 18480 | 4:27 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 6:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale 18480 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 6:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce 18684 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h43 | 6:25 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8919+ Regionale 18680 | 4:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 6:37 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9947+ Regionale 18482 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 7:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9947+ Regionale Veloce 18684 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 6:25 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9947+ Regionale 18528 | 4:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 6:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ Regionale Veloce 18684 | 5:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h23 | 6:25 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18528 · Regionale 18162 | 5:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 7:29 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18528 | 5:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 6:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8963+ Regionale 18528 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h25 | 6:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8963+ Regionale 18482 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 7:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8963+ Regionale 18686 | 5:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h20 | 7:37 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 18680 · Regionale 18162 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h04 | 7:29 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale 18680 | 5:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 6:37 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale 18482 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 7:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale 18530 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 7:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8923+ Regionale 18686 | 5:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 7:37 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ Regionale 18482 · Regionale 18162 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 7:29 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ Regionale 18482 | 5:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h27 | 7:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9951+ Regionale 18484 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 8:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9951+ Regionale 18530 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 7:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9951+ Regionale 18688 | 5:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 8:38 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ Regionale 18530 | 6:12 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 7:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18530 | 6:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 7:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale 18532 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 8:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale 18484 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 8:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8925+ Regionale 18688 | 6:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 8:38 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17845 · Regionale 18484 | 6:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h28 | 8:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527+ Regionale 18484 | 6:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h27 | 8:14 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9955+ Regionale 18532 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 8:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9955+ Regionale 18486 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 9:15 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9955+ Regionale 18534 | 6:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h45 | 9:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18532 | 7:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 8:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8967+ Regionale 18486 | 7:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 9:15 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8967+ Regionale 18532 | 7:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h25 | 8:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8967+ Regionale 18534 | 7:17 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h25 | 9:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8927+ Regionale 18486 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 9:15 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8927+ Regionale 18534 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 9:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
8927+ Regionale 18692 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h09 | 9:51 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8529+ Regionale 18486 | 7:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 9:15 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9959+ Regionale 18534 | 7:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 9:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9959+ Regionale 18692 | 7:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h54 | 9:51 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9959+ Regionale 18536 | 7:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 10:44 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 599+ Regionale 18534 | 8:06 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h36 | 9:42 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17851 · Regionale 18536 | 8:46 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h58 | 10:44 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
9961+ Regionale 18536 | 8:57 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 10:44 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ Regionale 18536 | 9:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 10:44 PM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18650 | 10:16 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h56 | 1:12 AM Pistoia station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 9 | |||||
![]() | 4:46 AM Bologna | 1h29 | 6:15 AM Pistoia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:24 AM Bologna | 2h56 | 9:20 AM Pistoia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Pistoia
Trains from Bologna to Pistoia run on average 58 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 58 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Pistoia trainsRegionale, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Pistoia from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Pistoia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Pistoia by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pistoia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Pistoia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access via Via Pertini.
- Ristorante Il Duomo
- Osteria del Gambero Rosso
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Patria
- Hotel Milano
- Hotel Piccolo Ritz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Train: Regional connections to Florence and Lucca
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