There are 4 ways to get from Parma to Pistoia by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Parma to Prato Centraletrain Ic
2h 15m€20–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parma to Pratobus 518
3h 40m€16–28Drive 161.7 km
- Drive from Parma to Pistoiacar 161.7 km
2h 41m€26–37Train via Bologna
- Take the train from Parma to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pistoiatrain Re
2h 26m€23–60
Parma to Pistoia by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Pistoia is to bus which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Pistoia is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €20 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Pistoia. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Pistoia via Prato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Pistoia. However, there are services departing from Parma and arriving at Pistoia via Prato Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Parma and Pistoia is 188 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.
The best way to get from Parma to Pistoia without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Parma to Pistoia, including transfers.
Parma to Pistoia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Parma station.
Parma to Pistoia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Parma station.
The best way to get from Parma to Pistoia is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Parma, Italy and Pistoia, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Parma to Prato Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Parma to Prato once daily. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Parma to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pistoia
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Parma to Prato
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Pistoia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prato station.
Parma to Pistoia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Prato Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Pistoia is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Parma to Pistoia.
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