How to travel from Milan to Prato, Italy

The distance between Milan and Prato is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Milan 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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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Prato Piazzale Del Museo.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance294km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milan and Prato

There are several options for getting from Milan to Prato by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Milan and Prato is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Milan and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milan to Prato is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Prato. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Prato with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 15m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Milan and Prato. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Milan and Prato. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in p.le san donato m3. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Prato. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Milan and Prato. The distance is around 294km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

How do I get from Milan to Prato

Compare travel optionsbetween Milan and Prato

Transport options from Milan to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 25m
€37($37)
hourly320km (199 miles)
Train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella2h 30m
€32($32)
twice daily322km (200 miles)
Train to Prato Centrale3h 15m
€26($26)
every 20 mins298km (185 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€45($45)
twice daily320km (199 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€45($45)
on demand294km (183 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