There are 5 ways to get from Merano to Pistoia by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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 Bolzano Bozen to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
5h 45m€47–102Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bologna Centralebus 486 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Florencebus 537
9h 13m€25–48Drive 371.3 km
- Drive from Merano to Pistoiacar 371.3 km
4h 29m€56–81Train via Terme Merano
- Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain 8953 / ...
5h 51m€33–62Train via Bologna (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Re
6h 35m€28–81
Merano to Pistoia by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merano to Pistoia is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Merano to Pistoia is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €55 - €85.
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 13m.
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.
The distance between Merano and Pistoia is 418 km. The road distance is 371.3 km.
The best way to get from Merano to Pistoia without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Merano to Pistoia, including transfers.
Merano to Pistoia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Merano to Pistoia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Merano to Pistoia is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 9h 13m.
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 €35–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meran to La Vergine via Bolzano South, Bologna Centrale, and Firenze T2 Guidoni P2 in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bolzano-Bozen to Florence Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–32
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bolzano South to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Bolzano South to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19
- Website
- https://marinobus.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Merano to Pistoia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Merano to Pistoia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Pistoia is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Merano to Pistoia.
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