How to travel from Messina to Prato, Italy

The distance between Messina and Prato is around 893km (555 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Messina to Prato by ferry, 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 PratoMessina if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Firenze.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Prato.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Prato

There are several options for getting from Messina to Prato by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Messina and Prato is around 893km (555 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 734km (456 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Messina and Prato by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Prato is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Prato is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Messina and Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Prato. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Messina and Prato. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR). 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Messina to Prato. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 7h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Prato is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Prato

Transport options from Messina to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€150($150)
hourly893km (555 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5h 20m
€95($95)
hourly1,038km (645 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
€61($61)
every 3 hours1,018km (633 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
€71($71)
once daily1,003km (623 miles)
Ferry and Bus
12h 45m
€73($73)
twice a week1,020km (634 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€90($90)
5 times a day924km (574 miles)
Ferry to Villa San Giovanni, Train11h 40m
€83($83)
once a week939km (584 miles)
Ferry and Car
9h 30m
€145($145)
hourly965km (600 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