What is the cheapest way to get from Merano to Pistoia?

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Pistoia is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merano to Pistoia?

The fastest way to get from Merano to Pistoia is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Pistoia?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Pistoia. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at La Vergine via Bolzano South, Bologna Centrale and Firenze T2 Guidoni P2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Merano and Pistoia?

No, there is no direct train from Merano to Pistoia. However, there are services departing from Merano Meran and arriving at Pistoia via Bolzano Bozen and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Merano to Pistoia?

The distance between Merano and Pistoia is 418 km. The road distance is 371.3 km.

How do I travel from Merano to Pistoia without a car?

The best way to get from Merano to Pistoia without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €55 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Merano to Pistoia?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Merano to Pistoia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Pistoia bus from?

Merano to Pistoia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Where do I catch the Merano to Pistoia train from?

Merano to Pistoia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.

Train or bus from Merano to Pistoia?

The best way to get from Merano to Pistoia is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Merano to Pistoia bus arrive?

Merano to Pistoia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.

Where does the Merano to Pistoia train arrive?

Merano to Pistoia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Merano to Pistoia?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Pistoia is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Merano to Pistoia.

How do I get a train ticket from Merano to Pistoia?

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Where can I stay near Pistoia?

There are 1909+ hotels available in Pistoia.

Merano to Pistoia - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Merano 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
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
5h 45m
€57–112
Train via Bologna
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Re
6h 21m
€25–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bolognabus FlixBus 488
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Florencebus 537
9h 18m
€28–53
Drive 371.3 km
1. Drive from Merano to Pistoiacar 371.3 km
4h 29m
€59–84
Train via Bologna #2
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain 89
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Re
6h 49m
€59–78

Merano to Pistoia by train (Trenitalia)

39Weekly Trains

5h 45mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 418.1 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Pistoia, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bolzano Bozen to Firenze S.M.N. every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to La Vergine via Bolzano South, Bologna, Bologna Centrale, and Firenze T2 Guidoni P2 in around 9h 18m.

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