The cheapest and fastest trains from Pistoia to Bologna
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
189
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
It's difficult to get from Pistoia to Bologna without transferring at least once.
Regionale 18501 · Regionale 17808
TUSCANY LINE 18537 · Regionale 17852
Regionale 18465 · Regionale 17816
TUSCANY LINE 18515 · Regionale 17828
Tuscany Line 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850
Regionale 18501 · Regionale 17808
Tuscany Line 18691+
Intercity 596
TUSCANY LINE 18537 · Regionale 17852
Regionale 18655 · Regionale 17806
Tuscany Line 18675+
Intercity 588Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
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$12 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Pistoia to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Pistoia to Bologna trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18651 · Regionale 17804 | 4:20 AM Pistoia station | 1h51 | 6:11 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18651+ 8900 | 4:20 AM Pistoia station | 2h58 | 7:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18651+ 9908 | 4:20 AM Pistoia station | 3h43 | 8:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18651+ 8924 | 4:20 AM Pistoia station | 3h58 | 8:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18653+ 8924 | 4:52 AM Pistoia station | 3h26 | 8:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18653+ 8900 | 4:52 AM Pistoia station | 2h26 | 7:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18653+ 9908 | 4:52 AM Pistoia station | 3h11 | 8:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18653+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9504 | 4:52 AM Pistoia station | 1h36 | 6:28 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18150 · Regionale TTPER 17660 | 4:55 AM Pistoia station | 2h09 | 7:04 AM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18150 · Regionale TTPER 17660 | 4:59 AM Pistoia Ovest | 2h16 | 7:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18503+ 9908 | 6:32 AM Pistoia station | 1h31 | 8:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18503+ 8954 | 6:32 AM Pistoia station | 2h11 | 8:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18503+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502 | 6:32 AM Pistoia station | 1h41 | 8:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18503+ 8924 | 6:32 AM Pistoia station | 1h46 | 8:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18463+ 8954 | 6:50 AM Pistoia station | 1h53 | 8:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18463+ 8956 | 6:50 AM Pistoia station | 2h53 | 9:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18463+ Intercity 580 | 6:50 AM Pistoia station | 1h48 | 8:38 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18463+ 8904 | 6:50 AM Pistoia station | 2h28 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18153 · Tuscany Line 18505+ FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 6:59 AM Pistoia Ovest | 1h49 | 8:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18153 · Tuscany Line 18505 · Regionale 17820 | 6:59 AM Pistoia Ovest | 3h40 | 10:39 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
Tuscany Line 18505+ FRECCIAROSSA 9304 | 7:13 AM Pistoia station | 1h35 | 8:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18505+ 9912 | 7:13 AM Pistoia station | 1h50 | 9:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18505+ 8904 | 7:13 AM Pistoia station | 2h05 | 9:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18505+ 8956 | 7:13 AM Pistoia station | 2h30 | 9:43 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18507+ 8908 | 8:13 AM Pistoia station | 3h05 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18507+ 8914 | 8:13 AM Pistoia station | 5h05 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18507+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 8:13 AM Pistoia station | 1h45 | 9:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18507+ 8906 | 8:13 AM Pistoia station | 2h05 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18667+ FRECCIAROSSA 8506 | 8:22 AM Pistoia station | 1h51 | 10:13 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18667+ 8914 | 8:22 AM Pistoia station | 4h56 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18667+ 8906 | 8:22 AM Pistoia station | 1h56 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18667+ 8908 | 8:22 AM Pistoia station | 2h56 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18509 · Regionale 17820 | 9:13 AM Pistoia station | 1h26 | 10:39 AM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18509+ 8910 | 9:13 AM Pistoia station | 3h05 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18509+ 8914 | 9:13 AM Pistoia station | 4h05 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18509+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9308 | 9:13 AM Pistoia station | 1h35 | 10:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18509+ 8908 | 9:13 AM Pistoia station | 2h05 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18469+ 8910 | 9:43 AM Pistoia station | 2h35 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18469+ 8914 | 9:43 AM Pistoia station | 3h35 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18469+ 8908 | 9:43 AM Pistoia station | 1h35 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18513+ 8914 | 10:13 AM Pistoia station | 3h05 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18513+ 8910 | 10:13 AM Pistoia station | 2h05 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18513+ 9928 | 10:13 AM Pistoia station | 2h50 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18471+ 8914 | 10:43 AM Pistoia station | 2h35 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18471+ 8910 | 10:43 AM Pistoia station | 1h35 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18471 · Regionale 17824 | 10:43 AM Pistoia station | 1h56 | 12:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18471+ 9928 | 10:43 AM Pistoia station | 2h20 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18156 · Regionale TTPER 17730 | 11:20 AM Pistoia station | 2h13 | 1:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18156 · Regionale TTPER 17730 | 11:24 AM Pistoia Ovest | 2h21 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18515+ 8920 | 12:13 PM Pistoia station | 6h05 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18515+ 8916 | 12:13 PM Pistoia station | 2h05 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18159 · Tuscany Line 18519 · Regionale TTPER 17934 | 1:10 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2h29 | 3:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
Tuscany Line 18517+ 8920 | 1:13 PM Pistoia station | 5h05 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850 | 1:13 PM Pistoia station | 1h26 | 2:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18679+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 | 1:22 PM Pistoia station | 1h51 | 3:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18679+ 8920 | 1:22 PM Pistoia station | 4h56 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18158 · Regionale TTPER 17734 | 1:26 PM Pistoia station | 2h07 | 3:33 PM Bologna Borgo Panigale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18158 · Regionale TTPER 17734 | 1:30 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2h15 | 3:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18519 · Regionale TTPER 17934 | 2:13 PM Pistoia station | 1h26 | 3:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18519+ 8920 | 2:13 PM Pistoia station | 4h05 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18161 · Tuscany Line 18685+ Intercity 590 | 3:12 PM Pistoia Ovest | 1h52 | 5:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18161 · Tuscany Line 18685 · Regionale 17838 | 3:12 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2h27 | 5:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
TUSCANY LINE 18523 · Regionale 17836 | 3:13 PM Pistoia station | 1h26 | 4:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18523+ 8920 | 3:13 PM Pistoia station | 3h05 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18685+ 8920 | 3:22 PM Pistoia station | 2h56 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18685+ Intercity 590 | 3:22 PM Pistoia station | 1h42 | 5:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18479+ 8920 | 3:43 PM Pistoia station | 2h35 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18525+ 8920 | 4:13 PM Pistoia station | 2h05 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18525 · Regionale 17838 | 4:13 PM Pistoia station | 1h26 | 5:39 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18160 · Regionale TTPER 17708 | 4:19 PM Pistoia station | 2h24 | 6:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18160 · Regionale TTPER 17708 | 4:23 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2h20 | 6:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18527 · Regionale TTPER 17936 | 5:13 PM Pistoia station | 1h56 | 7:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18163 · TUSCANY LINE 18533+ Intercity 1588 | 6:11 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2h20 | 8:31 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Tuscany Line 18691 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 6:22 PM Pistoia station | 2h47 | 9:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
Tuscany Line 18691+ Intercity 596 | 6:22 PM Pistoia station | 1h20 | 7:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18162 · Regionale TTPER 17716 | 6:28 PM Pistoia station | 2h15 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18162 · Regionale TTPER 17716 | 6:32 PM Pistoia Ovest | 2h11 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18533+ Intercity 1588 | 7:13 PM Pistoia station | 1h18 | 8:31 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18485 · Regionale TTPER 17856 | 7:42 PM Pistoia station | 1h27 | 9:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
TUSCANY LINE 18535 · Regionale 17852 | 8:13 PM Pistoia station | 2h21 | 10:34 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Pistoia to Bologna
Trains from Pistoia to Bologna run on average 64 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 1h 23m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Trains per day 64 |
Fastest train 1h 23m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest month May |
Cheapest day Fri |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Wed |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 14 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Italo from Pistoia to Bologna trainsRegionale, Intercity, Italo trains will get you between Pistoia and Bologna from $8 (€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 Pistoia to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pistoia to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Pistoia to Bologna
- 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
- 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
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