The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Pistoia
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Pistoia will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bologna for Pistoia every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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.




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Compare train and coach 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 £9. 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 train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 71 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Pistoia train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:16 Bologna | 1h26 | 14:42 Pistoia | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:46 Bologna | 1h28 | 18:14 Pistoia | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Pistoia
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 54 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Pistoia trainsRegionale, Italo, Intercity, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Pistoia from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Pistoia train

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Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and 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
- 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
- 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
- Elevators, ramps.
- 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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