Pistoia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pistoia

With a population of 73,832, Pistoia is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pistoia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Pistoia

Pistoia in March
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pistoia in March
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pistoia

Plane

Although Pistoia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 26 km from Pistoia. The shortest flight to Pistoia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Pistoia. The train journey from Pistoia to Bologna takes 1h 18m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £8 for a 3h 06m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Pistoia Valdibrana is the busiest station in Pistoia. Another popular train station is Pistoia Corbezzi, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pistoia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 219 km from Pistoia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pistoia, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Pistoia takes 129 km and will cost you around £6. From Rome, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

Although Pistoia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 26 km from Pistoia. The shortest flight to Pistoia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Pistoia. The train journey from Pistoia to Bologna takes 1h 18m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £8 for a 3h 06m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Pistoia Valdibrana is the busiest station in Pistoia. Another popular train station is Pistoia Corbezzi, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pistoia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 219 km from Pistoia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pistoia, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Pistoia takes 129 km and will cost you around £6. From Rome, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 314 km.

Airlines serving Pistoia

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pistoia

Most booked hotels in Pistoia

Hotel Villa Cappugi
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Castelmartini
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£52+
Hotel Lago Verde
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£45+

Hiring a car in Pistoia

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Pistoia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pistoia, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Pistoia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pistoia, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.