How to travel from Portofino to Prato, Italy

The distance between Portofino and Prato is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Portofino to Prato by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Prato.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance195km (121 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portofino and Prato

There are several options for getting from Portofino to Prato by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Portofino and Prato is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Portofino and Prato by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portofino to Prato is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Portofino and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Portofino and Prato. We recommend that you drive to Prato. instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Portofino and Prato. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portofino to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via Andrea Doria - P.zza Vitt. Veneto, Via Fiume Sotto Ponte F.S. and Genova V.le Caviglia. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Portofino and Prato. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portofino to Prato. We recommend that you take the bus to Prato. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Portofino and Prato. The distance is around 195km (121 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portofino to Prato is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portofino and Prato

Transport options from Portofino to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 20m
€24($24)
5 times a week285km (177 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€30($30)
on demand195km (121 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