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.
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.
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Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Firenze S.M.N..
Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Florence (FLR).
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Take the bus to Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia and then to Prato.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 40m | €54($54) | every 3 hours | 528km (328 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 50m | €660($660) | hourly | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, Fly | 5h 20m | €155($155) | hourly | 805km (500 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | €23($23) | 5 times a week | 407km (253 miles) |
Bus via Savona - Piazza Del Popolo | 7hrs | €22($22) | twice a week | 394km (245 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | €58($58) | on demand | 386km (240 miles) |
AUTOLINEE GIORS S.r.l.
Lirosi Linee
Curcio Viaggi
The following major airports near Prato offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.