There are 4 ways to get from Pistoia to Gardone Riviera by train (Trenitalia), train, ferry, 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 Pistoia to Firenze S.M.N.train Re / ...
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
4h 8m€75–119Train via Bologna
cheapest- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Desenzanotrain 8956 / ...
6h 39m€33–57Train, ferry
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Peschiera del Garda to Gardone Rivieraferry Sr102 / ...
6h 59m€43–72Drive 245.9 km
- Drive from Pistoia to Gardone Rivieracar 245.9 km
3h 54m€40–58
Pistoia to Gardone Riviera by train, bus, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pistoia to Gardone Riviera is to train via Bologna which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Pistoia to Gardone Riviera is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Pistoia to Gardone Riviera. However, there are services departing from Pistoia and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Firenze S.M.N. and Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Pistoia and Gardone Riviera is 301 km. The road distance is 245.9 km.
The best way to get from Pistoia to Gardone Riviera without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs €75 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Pistoia to Gardone Riviera, including transfers.
Pistoia to Gardone Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Pistoia station.
Pistoia to Gardone Riviera train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pistoia to Gardone Riviera is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Pistoia to Gardone Riviera.
There are 6863+ hotels available in Gardone Riviera.
What companies run services between Pistoia, Italy and Gardone Riviera, Italy?
You can take a train from Pistoia to Gardone Riviera via Firenze S.M.N., Verona Porta Nuova, and Desenzano Garda-Sirm in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Pistoia to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Peschiera del Garda to Gardone Riviera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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