How to travel from Naples to Prato, Italy
The distance between Naples and Prato is around 492km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Naples 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 Prato → Naples if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost€540($540)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€42($42)
2 similiar routes
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Bus via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni and then to Prato.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€75($75)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Prato
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naples to Prato by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €540 ($540).
The distance between Naples and Prato is around 492km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (265 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Naples and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Naples to Prato is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €540 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Prato. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Naples and Prato with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 20m.
ItaloTreno and Trenitalia run train services between Naples and Prato. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 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 Naples and Prato. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Naples and Prato with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 55m.
Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Naples and Prato. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naples to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Naples and Prato. The distance is around 494km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Prato
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3hrs | €540($540) | hourly | 496km (308 miles) |
| Fly to Verona (VRN), Train | 3h 45m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
| Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train | 4h 10m | €95($95) | hourly | 979km (608 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 15m | €82($82) | every 3 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €42($42) | every 20 mins | 500km (310 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N. | 3h 35m | €47($47) | hourly | 492km (306 miles) |
| Train to Prato Centrale | 5h 20m | €40($40) | twice daily | 500km (311 miles) |
Bus via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni + 1 similar | 6h 25m | €75($75) | every 4 hours | 515km (320 miles) |
| Bus | 6h 55m | €60($60) | 4 times a day | 536km (333 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €75($75) | on demand | 494km (307 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.
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Prato
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Prato
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Prato