- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
32 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
60
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pistoia to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pistoia to Florence will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 60 trains that leave Pistoia for Florence on Thu, Jun 11, 57 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest trains will take 37 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 18529
Regionale 18537
Regionale 18509
Regionale 18691
Regionale 18683
Regionale 18497
Regionale 18481
Regionale 18487
Regionale 18503
Regionale Veloce 18659Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pistoia to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Pistoia to Florence:
A train is $0.31 (€0.25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pistoia to Florence costing on average $7 (€5).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 56m.
The journey is about 1m faster (42m by train vs 43m by car) and roughly $4 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $11 (€9)). 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.
Direct services run with Regionale.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Pistoia to Florence trains for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18527 | 6:13 PM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18689 | 6:22 PM Pistoia station | 0h52 | 7:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18481 | 6:43 PM Pistoia station | 0h32 | 7:15 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18481 | 6:43 PM Pistoia station | 0h42 | 7:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18529 | 7:13 PM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18691 | 7:22 PM Pistoia station | 0h52 | 8:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18483 | 7:43 PM Pistoia station | 0h41 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18861 | 7:52 PM Pistoia station | 0h49 | 8:41 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18531 | 8:13 PM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18693 | 8:22 PM Pistoia station | 0h52 | 9:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18485 | 8:42 PM Pistoia station | 0h40 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18535 | 9:13 PM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 9:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18487 | 9:43 PM Pistoia station | 0h32 | 10:15 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18487 | 9:43 PM Pistoia station | 0h43 | 10:26 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18537 | 10:13 PM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 10:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18539 | 11:13 PM Pistoia station | 0h37 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, June 11 | |||||
Regionale 18651 | 5:20 AM Pistoia station | 0h45 | 6:05 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18461 | 5:52 AM Pistoia station | 0h46 | 6:38 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18655 | 6:15 AM Pistoia station | 0h51 | 7:06 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18657 | 6:35 AM Pistoia station | 0h53 | 7:28 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18501 | 6:51 AM Pistoia station | 0h45 | 7:36 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 18659 | 7:03 AM Pistoia station | 0h37 | 7:40 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18661 | 7:20 AM Pistoia station | 0h54 | 8:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18503 | 7:32 AM Pistoia station | 0h35 | 8:07 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18151 · Regionale 18463 | 7:41 AM Pistoia Ovest | 0h52 | 8:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18463 | 7:50 AM Pistoia station | 0h43 | 8:33 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18823 | 7:57 AM Pistoia station | 0h44 | 8:41 AM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18153 · Regionale 18505 | 8:01 AM Pistoia Ovest | 0h51 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18505 | 8:13 AM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 8:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18663 | 8:22 AM Pistoia station | 0h52 | 9:14 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18465 | 8:43 AM Pistoia station | 0h41 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18507 | 9:13 AM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18665 | 9:22 AM Pistoia station | 0h43 | 10:05 AM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18665 | 9:22 AM Pistoia station | 0h53 | 10:15 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18467 | 9:42 AM Pistoia station | 0h41 | 10:23 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18509 | 10:13 AM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18155 · Regionale 18489 | 10:15 AM Pistoia Ovest | 1h09 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18489 | 10:43 AM Pistoia station | 0h41 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18511 | 11:13 AM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 11:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18673 | 12:22 PM Pistoia station | 1h02 | 1:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18837 | 12:52 PM Pistoia station | 0h49 | 1:41 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18515 | 1:13 PM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18675 | 1:22 PM Pistoia station | 0h52 | 2:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18473 | 1:43 PM Pistoia station | 0h41 | 2:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18517 | 2:13 PM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18677 | 2:22 PM Pistoia station | 0h52 | 3:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18491 | 2:43 PM Pistoia station | 0h41 | 3:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18519 | 3:13 PM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18681 | 3:22 PM Pistoia station | 0h52 | 4:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18475 | 3:42 PM Pistoia station | 0h41 | 4:23 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18845 | 3:52 PM Pistoia station | 0h49 | 4:41 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18521 | 4:13 PM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18683 | 4:22 PM Pistoia station | 0h52 | 5:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18493 | 4:43 PM Pistoia station | 0h41 | 5:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18847 | 4:52 PM Pistoia station | 0h49 | 5:41 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18525 | 5:13 PM Pistoia station | 0h39 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18687 | 5:22 PM Pistoia station | 0h52 | 6:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18497 | 5:43 PM Pistoia station | 0h32 | 6:15 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18497 | 5:43 PM Pistoia station | 0h42 | 6:25 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 18853 | 5:52 PM Pistoia station | 0h49 | 6:41 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Pistoia to Florence run on average 49 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 46 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 49 |
Direct trains 46 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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