How to travel from Otranto to Prato, Italy

The distance between Otranto and Prato is around 873km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Otranto to Prato by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PratoOtranto if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Prato Centrale.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS and then to Prato Piazzale Del Museo.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance962km (598 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Otranto and Prato

There are several options for getting from Otranto to Prato by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Otranto and Prato is around 873km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 737km (458 miles)

It takes around 12h 55m to get from Otranto and Prato by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Otranto to Prato is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Otranto and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Otranto and Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Prato Centrale. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Otranto and Prato. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Otranto to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

Marino Autolinee, Itabus, FlixBus and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Otranto and Prato. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Otranto to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Maglie then take the bus to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione then take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Prato Centrale. instead which will take 4h 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 Otranto and Prato. The distance is around 962km (598 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Otranto to Prato is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 55m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Otranto and Prato

Transport options from Otranto to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 30m
€105($105)
every 3 hours880km (547 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 25m
€100($100)
every 3 hours873km (542 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 55m
€80($80)
twice a week966km (600 miles)
Bus via Taranto via Porto Mercantile14h 25m
€66($66)
twice daily1,008km (626 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€145($145)
on demand962km (598 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