How to travel from Alba to Prato, Italy

The distance between Alba and Prato is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Alba to Prato by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PratoAlba if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €660($660)
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Bus

Take the bus to Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia and then to Prato.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alba and Prato

There are several options for getting from Alba to Prato by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Alba and Prato is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Alba and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alba to Prato is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Alba and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alba and Prato. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alba to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Susa and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Alba and Prato. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alba and Prato. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alba to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Asti - Piazzale Antistante F.S. - Piazza Marconi and Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Itabus, FlixBus, AUTOLINEE GIORS S.r.l., Lirosi Linee and Curcio Viaggi run regular bus services between Alba and Prato. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alba to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Prato is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Prato. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alba and Prato. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alba to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alba and Prato

Transport options from Alba to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
€54($54)
every 3 hours528km (328 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 50m
€660($660)
hourly1,080km (671 miles)
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, Fly5h 20m
€155($155)
hourly805km (500 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
€23($23)
5 times a week407km (253 miles)
Bus via Savona - Piazza Del Popolo7hrs
€22($22)
twice a week394km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€58($58)
on demand386km (240 miles)

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Airports near Prato

The following major airports near Prato offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Prato
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Prato
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Prato