- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price
€22
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
5 h 42 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pistoia to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pistoia to Venice will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
Of the 2 trains that leave Pistoia for Venice on Wed, Aug 05, 2 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 trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 42 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 5 h 43 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pistoia to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a bus costs an average of €7.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Venice:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pistoia to Venice costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €19. The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Pistoia to Venice trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 34101 · Regionale 17828 · Regionale Veloce 3982 | 1:13 PM Pistoia station | 4h07 | 5:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18675+ Intercity 588 | 1:22 PM Pistoia station | 2h54 | 4:16 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18159 · Regionale 18677+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 2:08 PM Pistoia Ovest | 4h26 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18517+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 2:13 PM Pistoia station | 3h21 | 5:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18517 · Regionale TTPER 17850 · Regionale Veloce 3984 | 2:13 PM Pistoia station | 4h07 | 6:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34107 · Regionale 17834 · Regionale Veloce 3986 | 3:16 PM Pistoia station | 4h04 | 7:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34107+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 3:16 PM Pistoia station | 3h18 | 6:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18161 · Regionale 18683+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 4:11 PM Pistoia Ovest | 4h23 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18521+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 4:13 PM Pistoia station | 3h21 | 7:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18521 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce 3988 | 4:13 PM Pistoia station | 4h07 | 8:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18683+ Intercity 590+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 4:22 PM Pistoia station | 3h34 | 7:56 PM Venice Mestre | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18525+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 5:13 PM Pistoia station | 3h21 | 8:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18525 · Regionale 17838 · Regionale Veloce 3990 | 5:13 PM Pistoia station | 4h07 | 9:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18527+ FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 6:13 PM Pistoia station | 3h10 | 9:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18689+ Intercity 592 | 6:22 PM Pistoia station | 3h14 | 9:36 PM Venice Mestre | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34117 · Regionale 17842 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 6:43 PM Pistoia station | 4h37 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18163 · Regionale 34119+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 7:19 PM Pistoia Ovest | 3h36 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18691+ Intercity 596+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 7:22 PM Pistoia station | 3h58 | 11:20 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 34119+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 7:43 PM Pistoia station | 3h12 | 10:55 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18531+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 8:13 PM Pistoia station | 3h21 | 11:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 34125 · Regionale 18805+ InterCityNotte 774 | 10:13 PM Pistoia station | 8h07 | 6:20 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 10:24 AM Pistoia | 5h43 | 4:07 PM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Pistoia to Venice run on average 47 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 47 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 10:17 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
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Venezia Santa Lucia -> Piazza San Marco, Venice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pistoia to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Pistoia to Venice trains use the Pistoia to Venezia Santa Lucia station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia Mestre. Use this guide to compare Pistoia and Venice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pistoia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Duomo, Osteria del Gambero Rosso
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pistoia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pistoia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pistoia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pistoia: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pistoia: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Patria, Hotel Milano, Hotel Piccolo Ritz.
Pistoia Ovest has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Pistoia Ovest.
ATMs are available at Pistoia Ovest.
Available at Pistoia Ovest: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pistoia Ovest: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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