How to travel from Bra to Prato, Italy

The distance between Bra and Prato is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bra to Prato by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance402km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bra and Prato

There are several options for getting from Bra to Prato by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Bra and Prato is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Bra and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bra to Prato is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Bra and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bra and Prato. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bra 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 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Bra and Prato. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Bra and Prato. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bra to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alba, Asti - Piazzale Antistante F.S. - Piazza Marconi, Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Cascine. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

Itabus run regular bus services between Bra and Prato. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bra to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Bra and Prato. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bra to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

How do I get from Bra to Prato

Compare travel optionsbetween Bra and Prato

Transport options from Bra to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
€52($52)
every 3 hours511km (317 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
€64($64)
twice daily1,003km (623 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€61($61)
on demand402km (250 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