The distance between Prato and Rome is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Prato to Rome 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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Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Roma Termini.
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Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
There are several options for getting from Prato to Rome by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).
The distance between Prato and Rome is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Prato and Rome by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Prato to Rome is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €31 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and Rome. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prato and Rome with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 25m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Nightjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Prato and Rome. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prato and Rome. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prato and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 45m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Prato and Rome. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prato to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Roma Termini. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Prato and Rome. The distance is around 294km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €31 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2hrs | €31($31) | hourly | 278km (173 miles) |
Train to Roma Termini | 2h 45m | €30($30) | twice daily | 278km (173 miles) |
Train to Roma Termini | 3h 25m | €26($26) | once daily | 291km (181 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | €20($20) | every 2 hours | 291km (181 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €45($45) | on demand | 294km (182 miles) |
The following major airports near Rome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.