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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Parmatrain Ic
3h 1m€20–38Bus via Florence
cheapest- Take the bus from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo to Parma - Viale Toschibus
4h 45m€14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Prato to Parmabus 518
3h 40m€17–26Drive 165.6 km
- Drive from Pistoia to Parmacar 165.6 km
2h 37m€27–39
Pistoia to Parma by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pistoia to Parma is to bus via Florence which costs €14 - €21 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Pistoia to Parma is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €26 - €40.
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 Prato Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Pistoia and Parma is 188 km. The road distance is 165.6 km.
The best way to get from Pistoia to Parma without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 1m 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 Intercity, depart from Prato Centrale station.
The best way to get from Pistoia to Parma is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €27 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Pistoia, Italy and Parma, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Prato Centrale to Parma 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prato to Parma twice daily. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Prato Centrale to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Prato to Parma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39081/969167
- [email protected]
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
Bus from Firenze - Piazzale Montelungo to Parma - Viale Toschi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- TTI Leonettibus SRL
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Booking & Getting There
Pistoia to Parma bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Parma station.
Pistoia to Parma train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Parma 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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