How to travel from Imperia to Prato, Italy

The distance between Imperia and Prato is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Imperia 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 PratoImperia if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train

Take the train to Viareggio and then to Prato Porta Serragl..

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Bus

Take the bus to Genova Piazza della Vittoria and then to Prato.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imperia and Prato

There are several options for getting from Imperia to Prato by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Imperia and Prato is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Imperia and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Imperia to Prato is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Imperia and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Imperia and Prato. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imperia to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viareggio. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Imperia and Prato. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Imperia and Prato. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Imperia to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genova Piazza della Vittoria. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Lirosi Linee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Imperia and Prato. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imperia to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Imperia and Prato. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imperia to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Imperia and Prato

Transport options from Imperia to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 10m
€110($110)
every 3 hours752km (467 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€26($26)
once daily324km (201 miles)
Bus
5h 60m
€23($23)
3 times a week372km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€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