How to travel from Taranto to Prato, Italy

The distance between Taranto and Prato is around 811km (504 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Taranto 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 Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Distance851km (529 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Taranto and Prato

There are several options for getting from Taranto to Prato by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Taranto and Prato is around 811km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 632km (392 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Taranto and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Taranto to Prato is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Taranto and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Taranto and Prato. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Taranto to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Trenitalia run train services between Taranto and Prato. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 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 Taranto and Prato. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Taranto to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Auto Linee Moretti run regular bus services between Taranto and Prato. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Taranto to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Brindisi then fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Florence (FLR). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Taranto and Prato. The distance is around 851km (529 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Taranto to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Taranto and Prato

Transport options from Taranto to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
€90($90)
every 4 hours818km (508 miles)
Train to Brindisi, plane3h 55m
€120($120)
every 4 hours852km (530 miles)
Train to Brindisi, plane4h 30m
€60($60)
every 4 hours872km (542 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€67($67)
once daily811km (504 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 50m
€50($50)
5 times a week843km (524 miles)
Bus via Venosa11h 45m
€105($105)
once a week883km (549 miles)
Drive
7h 45m
€155($155)
on demand851km (529 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