Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pistoia has to offer.

When to visit Pistoia

Pistoia in December
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pistoia in December
Estimated hotel price
£34
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 16 miles from Pistoia. The shortest flight to Pistoia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pistoia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Pistoia to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 27m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Pistoia Valdibrana is the busiest station in Pistoia. Another popular train station is Pistoia Corbezzi, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pistoia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 136 miles from Pistoia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pistoia, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Pistoia takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 75 miles.

Plane

Although Pistoia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 16 miles from Pistoia. The shortest flight to Pistoia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pistoia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Pistoia to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 27m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Pistoia Valdibrana is the busiest station in Pistoia. Another popular train station is Pistoia Corbezzi, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pistoia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 136 miles from Pistoia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pistoia, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Pistoia takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Pistoia

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Pistoia

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pistoia

Most booked hotels in Pistoia

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Hotel Villa Cappugi
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hotel Lago Verde
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Pistoia

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Pistoia is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Audi A3 Sportback or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Pistoia is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Audi A3 Sportback or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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