The distance between Genoa and Prato is around 210km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Genoa 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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Take the train to Viareggio and then to Prato Porta Serragl..
Take the bus to Prato.
There are several options for getting from Genoa to Prato by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).
The distance between Genoa and Prato is around 210km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Genoa and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Genoa to Prato is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Prato. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viareggio. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Trenitalia run train services between Genoa and Prato. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 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 Genoa and Prato. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Genoa and Prato with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 3h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Genoa and Prato. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Viareggio and then to Prato Porta Serragl.. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Genoa and Prato. The distance is around 210km (131 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | €27($27) | 4 times a day | 219km (136 miles) |
Bus | 3h 40m | €18($18) | 5 times a week | 246km (153 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €32($32) | on demand | 210km (131 miles) |
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The following major airports near Prato offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.