How to travel from Lecce to Prato, Italy

The distance between Lecce and Prato is around 825km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lecce 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Prato Centrale.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Manduria then take the bus to Florence.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance917km (570 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lecce and Prato

There are several options for getting from Lecce to Prato by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Lecce and Prato is around 825km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Lecce and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lecce to Prato is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Lecce and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lecce and Prato. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lecce to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Lecce and Prato. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Lecce and Prato. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lecce to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Lecce and Prato. Buses run twice a week and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lecce to Prato. We recommend that you fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Prato Centrale. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Lecce and Prato. The distance is around 917km (570 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lecce to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lecce and Prato

Transport options from Lecce to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€95($95)
every 3 hours825km (513 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€100($100)
every 3 hours832km (517 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€84($84)
4 times a day904km (562 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N.8h 40m
€82($82)
once daily905km (562 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
€105($105)
twice a week1,145km (712 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 45m
€60($60)
twice daily941km (585 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€140($140)
on demand917km (570 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