How to travel from Florence to Prato

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Compare train and bus for Florence to Prato

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Prato among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $3.

Distance: 11 miles (18 km)

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$4

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$6

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49m

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from Florence to Prato

How to get from Florence to Prato by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Florence to Prato is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 18510
    10:09 AM0h19
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    10:28 AMPrato Centrale
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 18510
    10:09 AM0h19
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    10:28 AMPrato Centrale
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IntercityIntercity 596
    7:41 PM0h09
    Florence Rifredi
    7:50 PMPrato Centrale
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 18508
    9:09 AM0h19
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    9:28 AMPrato Centrale
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleTuscany Line 18512
    12:09 PM0h19
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    12:28 PMPrato Centrale
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 18516
    1:09 PM0h19
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    1:28 PMPrato Centrale
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Prato

Travel to Prato easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Prato.

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There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Prato including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Prato is a train with an average price of $3 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Prato:

A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Prato costing on average $3 (€3).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Prato is by train with an average journey time of 15m.

Other travel options to Prato take longer:

Bus takes on average 15m.

The distance from Florence to Prato is approximately 11 miles (18 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Prato is:
  • Around 50 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Prato as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Prato:
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Prato Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Prato, Piazzale Del Museo.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Prato, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Prato by train.
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Curcio Viaggi, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali to go to Prato by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Prato with the following travel companies:
  • 50 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
  • 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Curcio Viaggi, Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Prato often also extend their vacation to go to Bologna, Milan, Rome, Pisa, Lucca. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prato and these popular destinations at a great price.

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