How to travel from Palermo to Prato, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Prato is around 841km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Palermo to Prato by plane, train, ferry, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Prato Centrale.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

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Train and Ferry

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

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Civitavecchia then drive to Prato.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Prato

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Prato by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Palermo and Prato is around 841km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 668km (415 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Palermo and Prato by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Prato is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Prato is to take the bus which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Prato. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo 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 once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Palermo and Prato. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 50m, 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 Palermo and Prato. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Palermo and Prato. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Prato. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Prato Centrale. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Palermo to Prato. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Bologna (BLQ) then take the train to Prato Centrale. instead which will take 3h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Prato is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Prato

Transport options from Palermo to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 55m
€85($85)
hourly841km (522 miles)
Train
13h 50m
€100($100)
once daily1,146km (712 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 40m
€81($81)
5 times a week1,231km (765 miles)
Bus via Siena18hrs
€80($80)
5 times a week1,323km (822 miles)
Train and Ferry
10h 15m
€110($110)
5 times a day1,142km (709 miles)
Ferry and Car
16h 55m
€135($135)
3 times a week1,121km (697 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