How to travel from L'Aquila to Prato, Italy

The distance between L'Aquila and Prato is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from L'Aquila 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 PratoL'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Terni then Roma Tiburtina and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Prato.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between L'Aquila and Prato

There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Prato by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between L'Aquila and Prato is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from L'Aquila and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Prato is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Prato. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni, Roma Tiburtina and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between L'Aquila and Prato. Trains depart every 3 hours 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 L'Aquila and Prato. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from L'Aquila to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

TUA Società Unica Abruzzese di Trasporto and FlixBus run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Prato. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Prato. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3h 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 L'Aquila and Prato. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

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Compare travel optionsbetween L'Aquila and Prato

Transport options from L'Aquila to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 15m
€115($115)
3 times a week396km (246 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 20m
€125($125)
3 times a week543km (337 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€43($43)
every 3 hours462km (287 miles)
Train via Terni5h 25m
€28($28)
once daily355km (221 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€18($18)
4 times a day405km (252 miles)
Bus to Florence7h 10m
€25($25)
once daily436km (271 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€70($70)
on demand386km (240 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