How to travel from Taormina to Prato, Italy

The distance between Taormina and Prato is around 846km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Taormina to Prato by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania via Archimede and then to Florence.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Train

Take the train to Viareggio and then to Prato Porta Serragl..

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Prato.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taormina and Prato

There are several options for getting from Taormina to Prato by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Taormina and Prato is around 846km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 757km (470 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Taormina and Prato by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Taormina to Prato is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Taormina and Prato is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taormina and Prato. It typically takes around 15h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taormina to Prato. 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 15h 50m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night and Trenitalia run train services between Taormina and Prato. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 50m, 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 Taormina and Prato. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taormina to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania via Archimede and Florence. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.

Interbus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Taormina and Prato. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taormina to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Taormina to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taormina to Prato is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taormina and Prato

Transport options from Taormina to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
€145($145)
hourly846km (526 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane4h 15m
€90($90)
hourly991km (615 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
€57($57)
every 3 hours971km (603 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
8h 40m
€95($95)
5 times a day971km (603 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus14h 10m
€78($78)
twice a week1,068km (664 miles)
Bus
15h 25m
€75($75)
twice daily1,150km (715 miles)
Train
15h 50m
€120($120)
once daily1,119km (696 miles)
Car and Ferry
10h 10m
€155($155)
hourly1,013km (630 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