How to travel from Prato to Florence, Italy

The distance between Prato and Florence is around 16km (10 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 20min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Prato to Florence by train, bus, taxi 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 Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration22min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence.

  • Duration40min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Curcio Viaggi

+ 1 others
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Florence.

  • Duration20min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Taxi4390

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration20min
  • Distance20km (12 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and Florence

There are several options for getting from Prato to Florence by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 22min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 20min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Prato and Florence is around 16km (10 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 17km (11 miles)

It takes around 22min to get from Prato and Florence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prato to Florence is to take a taxi which takes around 20min and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train 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 Florence. It typically takes around 22min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prato and Florence with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 22min.

Trenitalia run train services between Prato and Florence. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 22min, 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 Florence. It typically takes around 40min and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prato and Florence with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 40min.

Curcio Viaggi run regular bus services between Prato and Florence. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 40min 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 Florence. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N.. instead which will take 22min.

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Florence. The distance is around 20km (12 miles) by road and it will take around 20min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 22min and will usually cost around €2 ($2).

How do I get from Prato to Florence

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Transport options from Prato to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
22min
€2($2)
every 15 mins16km (10 miles)
Bus
40min
€3($3)
every 10 mins16km (10 miles)
Taxi
20min
€65($65)
on demand20km (12 miles)
Drive
20min
€3($3)
on demand20km (12 miles)

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Airports near Florence

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence