Florence to Pistoia Train

Travel by train from Florence to Pistoia

The average journey from Florence to Pistoia takes on average 0 hr 42 min. Around 49 trains depart a day from Florence to Pistoia. The average price is $5.38, and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $5.13.

If you travel from Florence to Pistoia by train you will leave from the Florence Santa Maria Novella station, which is a few minutes' walk from the heart of the city. 

Transportation is provided by the Trenitalia train company and the train to take is the Regional Train, which connects the cities of Florence and Pistoia directly.

Within the Regional Train type, you will not have WiFi service or seat choice options. This is the cheapest and widely selected alternative, as it is suitable for this type of travel since the two cities are not very far from each other. 

From Florence to Pistoia, the train is one of the best ways to travel. Once you reach the station in Pistoia, you will certainly not run out of things to do or see. In fact, we recommend you visit the Piazza del Duomo: it is the central point of interest in the center of the city, and the Cathedral of San Zeno is a magnificent highlight. This cathedral was built in the 12th century and has a beautiful front facade and bell tower. Covered in polychrome striped marble, the front facade is colorful and opulent. Inside the cathedral is a plethora of fantastic decorations such as the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament and the Presbytery which is covered with beautiful 17th-century frescoes. This is undoubtedly a must-see building when visiting Pistoia! Opposite the magnificent cathedral is an equally opulent and imposing structure: the Baptistery of San Zeno. This baptistery was built after the cathedral in the 14th century. The exterior is covered in a beautiful striped marble design with alternating green and white stripes of polychrome. In addition, there is a series of ornate stone statues of important figures such as John the Baptist and St. Peter. Another building not to be missed is the Town Hall. The Cathedral Square is full of historic buildings, and the Town Hall is a very old structure dating back to the 13th century. This palace is actually unfinished, and its front facade features stonework with a series of ornate arched windows and the Medici coat of arms. If you're interested in museums, don't miss the Capitular Museum. Located in Piazza del Duomo, this fantastic museum contains an incredible amount of relics and artifacts taken from the Cathedral and other sources in Pistoia. Some notable pieces include the Reliquary of San Zeno, the Cross of St. Atto, and the monument of Cardinal Niccolò Forteguerri. In addition, there are a number of Renaissance paintings by local artists and a host of other important items related to the city's history.

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