There are 5 ways to get from Milan to Pistoia by train, bus, car or plane
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Milan to Pistoia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Pistoia is to bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Pistoia is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €22 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Pistoia. However, there are services departing from Milan and arriving at Pistoia via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Pistoia. However, there are services departing from Milano Rogoredo and arriving at Pistoia via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Milan and Pistoia is 206 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.
The best way to get from Milan to Pistoia without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €22 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Milan to Pistoia, including transfers.
Milan to Pistoia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan to Pistoia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Rogoredo station.
The best way to get from Milan to Pistoia is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €22 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €310 and takes 5h 36m.
- Distance: 205.8 miles
- Duration: 2h 51m
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and 51100 Pistoia, Province of Pistoia, Italy?
You can take a train from Milan Rogoredo to Pistoia via Firenze S.M.N. in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Florence once daily. Tickets cost $25 - $35 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $350
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450 - $1,700
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450 - $1,700
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450 - $1,700
Flights from Milan Linate to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450 - $1,700
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25 - $85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- $25 - $35
- Base Standard
- $45 - $65
- Base Premium
- $55 - $85
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milan Rogoredo to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- $50 - $65
- Smart Flex
- $55 - $70
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- $50 - $70
- Smart Flex
- $55 - $70
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $28
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- $20 - $28
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pistoia
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- $5 - $7
Frequently asked questions
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Milan to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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Milan to Pistoia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.
Milan to Pistoia train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Pistoia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Pistoia is 195 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Milan to Pistoia.
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