How to travel from Alessandria to Prato, Italy

The distance between Alessandria and Prato is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alessandria 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 PratoAlessandria if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Rogoredo and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alessandria and Prato

There are several options for getting from Alessandria to Prato by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Alessandria and Prato is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Alessandria and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alessandria to Prato is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Alessandria and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alessandria and Prato. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alessandria to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Rogoredo and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Trenord, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Alessandria and Prato. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Alessandria and Prato. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alessandria to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Itabus run regular bus services between Alessandria and Prato. Buses run once a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alessandria to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Alessandria and Prato. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alessandria to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alessandria and Prato

Transport options from Alessandria to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€38($38)
every 4 hours405km (251 miles)
Train via Genova P.Za Principe3h 55m
€29($29)
5 times a day290km (180 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 60m
€105($105)
hourly731km (454 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€32($32)
once a week347km (216 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€60($60)
on demand330km (205 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