How to travel from Prato to Bra, Italy

The distance between Prato and Bra is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Prato to Bra by train, 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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Train

Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Bra.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Carmagnola.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Lirosi Linee

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bra.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance360km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and Bra

There are several options for getting from Prato to Bra by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Prato and Bra is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Prato and Bra by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prato to Bra is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Bra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and Bra. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prato to Bra. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N. and Torino Porta Susa. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Prato and Bra. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Bra. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prato to Bra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence and Carmagnola. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Prato and Bra. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 20m 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 Bra. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Bra. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bra is Turin Airport (TRN) (TRN) which is approximately 57km (36 miles) from Bra. 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 Bra. The distance is around 360km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Bra is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

How do I get from Prato to Bra

Compare travel optionsbetween Prato and Bra

Transport options from Prato to Bra
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€52($52)
every 3 hours511km (317 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€35($35)
5 times a week468km (291 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€55($55)
on demand360km (224 miles)

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Airports near Bra

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

TRN
Turin Airport (TRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Bra
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Bra
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Bra