How to travel from Prato to Alessandria, Italy

The distance between Prato and Alessandria is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Prato to Alessandria 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 AlessandriaPrato if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Rogoredo and then to Alessandria.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from Florence (FLR) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Alessandria.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Parma and then to Alessandria Train Station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Alessandria.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and Alessandria

There are several options for getting from Prato to Alessandria by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Prato and Alessandria is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Prato and Alessandria by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prato to Alessandria is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Alessandria, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and Alessandria. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prato to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Milano Rogoredo. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenord run train services between Prato and Alessandria. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Prato and Alessandria. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prato to Alessandria. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parma. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Itabus run regular bus services between Prato and Alessandria. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prato to Alessandria. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) to Genoa (GOA) then take the train to Alessandria. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Alessandria is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Alessandria. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Prato and Alessandria. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Alessandria is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Prato to Alessandria

Compare travel optionsbetween Prato and Alessandria

Transport options from Prato to Alessandria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
€38($38)
every 4 hours405km (251 miles)
Train via Viareggio3h 45m
€29($29)
once daily290km (180 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 10m
€105($105)
hourly734km (456 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€42($42)
once a week480km (298 miles)
Bus to Alessandria Train Station5h 45m
€2($2)
once daily356km (221 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€52($52)
on demand283km (176 miles)

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Airports near Alessandria

The following major airports near Alessandria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Alessandria
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Alessandria
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Alessandria