There are 4 ways to get from Pistoia to Parma 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 via Bologna
best- Take the train from Pistoia to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Parmatrain Fr
2h 36m€22–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Prato to Parmabus 518
3h 40m€17–29Drive 165.6 km
- Drive from Pistoia to Parmacar 165.6 km
2h 37m€26–38Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
3h 1m€20–43
Pistoia to Parma by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pistoia to Parma is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Pistoia to Parma is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 36m and costs €22 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Pistoia to Parma. However, there are services departing from Pistoia and arriving at Parma via Prato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Pistoia to Parma. However, there are services departing from Pistoia and arriving at Parma via Firenze S.M.N. and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Pistoia and Parma is 215 km. The road distance is 165.6 km.
The best way to get from Pistoia to Parma without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 36m and costs €22 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Pistoia to Parma, including transfers.
Pistoia to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prato station.
Pistoia to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Pistoia station.
The best way to get from Pistoia to Parma is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 36m and costs €22 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Pistoia, Italy and Parma, Italy?
You can take a train from Pistoia to Parma via Firenze S.M.N. and Bologna Centrale in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prato to Parma once daily. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pistoia to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Prato Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
Train from Bologna Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €14–20
- 2nd Class
- €17–23
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Prato to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pistoia to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Parma station.
Pistoia to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pistoia to Parma is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Pistoia to Parma.
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