The average train between Bologna and Pistoia takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Bologna to Pistoia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bologna and Pistoia. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Pistoia at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Pistoia. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Pistoia station via Prato Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Bologna to Pistoia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Pistoia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Pistoia station.
Book your Bologna to Pistoia train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia.
The distance between Bologna and Pistoia is 70.8 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Pistoia via Prato Centrale in around 1h 6m.