There are 5 ways to get from Pistoia to Merano 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 Firenze S.M.N. to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
6h 10m€57–112Train via Bologna
cheapest- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
6h 34m€24–97Bus
- Take the bus from Florence to Bologna Centralebus 537
- Take the bus from Bologna to Bolzano Southbus FlixBus 488
9h 13m€29–53Drive 371 km
- Drive from Pistoia to Meranocar 371 km
4h 27m€59–85Train via Bologna #2
- Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano-Bozentrain 89
6h 59m€59–77
Pistoia to Merano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pistoia to Merano is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Pistoia to Merano is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Pistoia to Merano. However, there are services departing from P.Za Leonardo Da Vinci and arriving at Meran via Florence, Bologna and Bolzano South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Pistoia to Merano. However, there are services departing from Pistoia and arriving at Merano Meran via Firenze S.M.N. and Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Pistoia and Merano is 418 km. The road distance is 371 km.
The best way to get from Pistoia to Merano without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €55 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Pistoia to Merano, including transfers.
Pistoia to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence station.
Pistoia to Merano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
The best way to get from Pistoia to Merano is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Pistoia, Italy and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bolzano Bozen every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from P.Za Leonardo Da Vinci to Meran via Florence, Bologna Centrale, Bologna, and Bolzano South in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €45–60
- Smart Flex
- €45–60
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano-Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Florence to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna to Bolzano South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pistoia to Merano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Pistoia to Merano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bolzano Bozen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pistoia to Merano is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Pistoia to Merano.
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