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 £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 train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 71 km
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1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna to Pistoia train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Pistoia trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9919+ TUSCANY LINE 18666 | 08:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 11:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9919+ Regionale 34090 | 08:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 11:15 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9919+ Regionale 34094 | 08:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h45 | 11:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8907+ TUSCANY LINE 18666 | 09:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 11:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8907+ Regionale 34090 | 09:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 11:15 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8907+ Regionale 34094 | 09:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 11:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8503+ Regionale 34090 · Regionale 18156 | 09:47 Bologna Centrale | 1h36 | 11:23 Pistoia Ovest | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8503+ Regionale 34090 | 09:47 Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 11:15 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9923+ Tuscany Line 18668 | 09:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 12:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9923+ Regionale 34096 | 09:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 12:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9923+ Regionale 34094 | 09:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 11:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9311+ Regionale 34094 | 10:12 Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 11:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17753 · Regionale 18159 | 10:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h50 | 13:07 Pistoia Ovest | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17753 · Regionale 18159 | 10:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h57 | 13:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9527+ Regionale 34096 | 10:27 Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 12:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8902+ Regionale 34098 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 12:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8902+ Regionale 34096 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 12:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8902+ Tuscany Line 18668 | 10:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 12:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9927+ Tuscany Line 18672 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h39 | 13:36 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9927+ Regionale 34098 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 12:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9927+ Regionale 34104 | 10:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 13:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413+ Regionale 34098 | 11:02 Bologna Centrale | 1h40 | 12:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 34104 | 11:27 Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 13:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9587+ Regionale 34104 · Regionale 18158 | 11:27 Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 13:23 Pistoia Ovest | 2 changes | |
8911+ Regionale 34106 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 13:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8911+ Tuscany Line 18672 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h54 | 13:36 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8911+ Regionale 34104 | 11:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 13:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9931+ Regionale 34106 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 13:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9931+ Tuscany Line 18472 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 14:15 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9931+ Tuscany Line 18674 | 11:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 14:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 34106 | 12:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 13:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17761 · Regionale 18161 | 12:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h53 | 15:10 Pistoia Ovest | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9535+ Tuscany Line 18472 | 12:27 Bologna Centrale | 1h48 | 14:15 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8929+ Tuscany Line 18674 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 14:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8929+ Tuscany Line 18472 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 14:15 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8929+ Regionale 34108 | 12:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 14:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9935+ Regionale 34108 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 14:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9935+ Tuscany Line 18676 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 15:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9935+ Regionale 34110 | 12:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 15:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17831 · Regionale 34108 | 13:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 14:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9539+ Regionale 34110 | 13:27 Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 15:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8913+ Regionale 34112 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 15:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8913+ Regionale 34110 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 15:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8913+ Tuscany Line 18676 | 13:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 15:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Intercity 584+ Tuscany Line 18676 | 13:55 Bologna Centrale | 1h43 | 15:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9939+ Tuscany Line 18678 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 16:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9939+ Regionale 34112 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 15:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9939+ Regionale 34114 | 13:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 16:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17833 · Regionale 34112 | 14:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 15:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8959+ Regionale 34114 | 14:17 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 16:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8959+ Tuscany Line 18678 | 14:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h21 | 16:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8959+ Regionale 34112 | 14:17 Bologna Centrale | 1h25 | 15:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17835 · Regionale 34114 · Regionale 18160 | 14:35 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 16:24 Pistoia Ovest | 2 changes | |
8915+ Regionale 34116 | 14:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 16:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8915+ Regionale 34114 | 14:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 16:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8915+ Tuscany Line 18678 | 14:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 16:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17835 · Regionale 34114 | 14:46 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h28 | 16:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519+ Regionale 34114 | 14:47 Bologna Centrale | 1h27 | 16:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519+ Regionale 34114 · Regionale 18160 | 14:47 Bologna Centrale | 1h37 | 16:24 Pistoia Ovest | 2 changes | |
8143+ Regionale 34116 | 14:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 16:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8143+ Regionale 34118 | 14:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 17:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8143+ Regionale Veloce 18684 | 14:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h28 | 17:25 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17837 · Regionale 34116 | 15:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 16:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17773 · Regionale 18163 | 15:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h52 | 18:09 Pistoia Ovest | 1 change | |
Intercity 597+ Tuscany Line 18678 | 15:21 Bologna Centrale | 1h17 | 16:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9547+ Regionale 34118 | 15:27 Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 17:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8919+ Regionale Veloce 18684 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h43 | 17:25 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8919+ Regionale 34118 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 17:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8919+ Tuscany Line 18680 | 15:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 17:37 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9947+ Regionale 34120 | 15:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 17:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9947+ Regionale Veloce 18684 | 15:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 17:25 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9947+ Regionale 34122 | 15:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 18:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427+ Regionale Veloce 18684 | 16:02 Bologna Centrale | 1h23 | 17:25 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17839 · Regionale 34120 · Regionale 18162 | 16:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 18:29 Pistoia Ovest | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17839 · Regionale 34120 | 16:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 17:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8963+ Tuscany Line 18686 | 16:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h20 | 18:37 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8963+ Regionale 34120 | 16:17 Bologna Centrale | 1h25 | 17:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8963+ Regionale 34122 | 16:17 Bologna Centrale | 1h57 | 18:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Intercity 594+ Tuscany Line 18680 · Regionale 18162 | 16:25 Bologna Centrale | 2h04 | 18:29 Pistoia Ovest | 2 changes | |
Intercity 594+ Tuscany Line 18680 | 16:25 Bologna Centrale | 1h12 | 17:37 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8923+ Tuscany Line 18686 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 18:37 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8923+ Regionale 34124 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 18:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8923+ Regionale 34122 | 16:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 18:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ Regionale 34122 · Regionale 18162 | 16:47 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 18:29 Pistoia Ovest | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ Regionale 34122 | 16:47 Bologna Centrale | 1h27 | 18:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9951+ TUSCANY LINE 18688 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h41 | 19:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9951+ Regionale 34124 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 18:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9951+ Regionale 34126 | 16:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 19:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9325+ Regionale 34124 | 17:12 Bologna Centrale | 1h30 | 18:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17843 · Regionale 34124 | 17:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 18:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8925+ Regionale 34126 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 19:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8925+ TUSCANY LINE 18688 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 19:38 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8925+ Regionale 34130 | 17:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 19:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17845 · Regionale 34126 | 17:46 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h28 | 19:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8527+ Regionale 34126 | 17:47 Bologna Centrale | 1h27 | 19:14 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9955+ Regionale 34130 | 17:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 19:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9955+ Regionale 34132 | 17:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 20:15 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9955+ Regionale 34134 | 17:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h45 | 20:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 34130 | 18:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h26 | 19:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8967+ Regionale 34134 | 18:17 Bologna Centrale | 2h25 | 20:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8967+ Regionale 34132 | 18:17 Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 20:15 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8967+ Regionale 34130 | 18:17 Bologna Centrale | 1h25 | 19:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8927+ Regionale 34132 | 18:42 Bologna Centrale | 1h33 | 20:15 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8927+ Regionale 34134 | 18:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 20:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
8927+ Regionale 18692 | 18:42 Bologna Centrale | 2h09 | 20:51 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529+ Regionale 34132 | 18:47 Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 20:15 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9959+ Regionale 18692 | 18:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h54 | 20:51 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9959+ Regionale 34134 | 18:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h45 | 20:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9959+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 18:57 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 21:44 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Intercity 599+ Regionale 34134 | 19:06 Bologna Centrale | 1h36 | 20:42 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17851 · Tuscany Line 18536 | 19:46 Bologna San Ruffillo | 1h58 | 21:44 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
9961+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 19:57 Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 21:44 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437+ Tuscany Line 18536 | 20:02 Bologna Centrale | 1h42 | 21:44 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18650 | 21:16 Bologna San Ruffillo | 2h54 | 00:10 Pistoia station | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Bologna to Pistoia
Trains from Bologna to Pistoia run on average 54 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
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
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
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
- 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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