How to travel from Sorrento to Prato, Italy

The distance between Sorrento and Prato is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sorrento to Prato by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €550($550)
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Train

Take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station and then to Prato.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance531km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sorrento and Prato

There are several options for getting from Sorrento to Prato by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €550 ($550).

The distance between Sorrento and Prato is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (280 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Sorrento and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sorrento to Prato is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €550 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Sorrento and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sorrento and Prato. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sorrento to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli P. Garibaldi and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Sorrento and Prato. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Sorrento and Prato. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sorrento to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

FlixBus and Marozzi VT run regular bus services between Sorrento and Prato. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sorrento to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli P. Garibaldi and then to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Prato is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Prato. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) 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 Sorrento and Prato. The distance is around 531km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sorrento to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sorrento and Prato

Transport options from Sorrento to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
€550($550)
hourly538km (334 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane5hrs
€105($105)
every 4 hours855km (531 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane5h 25m
€105($105)
hourly1,021km (634 miles)
Train to Napoli P. Garibaldi, plane5h 25m
€90($90)
every 3 hours855km (531 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€56($56)
hourly532km (331 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
€39($39)
every 20 mins564km (350 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€80($80)
on demand531km (330 miles)

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Airports near Prato

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Prato
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Prato
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Prato