How to travel from Prato to Imperia, Italy

The distance between Prato and Imperia is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Prato to Imperia by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Imperia Piazza Dante.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Marino Autolinee

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Viareggio and then to Imperia.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Imperia.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance328km (204 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and Imperia

There are several options for getting from Prato to Imperia by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Prato and Imperia is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Prato and Imperia by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prato to Imperia is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Imperia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and Imperia. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prato to Imperia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viareggio. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Trenitalia run train services between Prato and Imperia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Imperia. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prato and Imperia with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 4h 40m.

Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Prato and Imperia. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 40m 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 Imperia. We recommend that you take the bus to Imperia Piazza Dante. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Imperia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Imperia. 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 Imperia. The distance is around 328km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Imperia is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Prato to Imperia

Compare travel optionsbetween Prato and Imperia

Transport options from Prato to Imperia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
€40($40)
twice a week397km (246 miles)
Train
4h 60m
€26($26)
once daily324km (201 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€60($60)
on demand328km (204 miles)

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Airports near Imperia

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Imperia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
197km (123 miles) from Imperia
LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
201km (125 miles) from Imperia