How to travel from Trieste to Prato, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Prato is around 376km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Trieste to Prato 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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Train via Venezia Mestre

Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Firenze S.M.N..

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Mestre and then to Prato.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance394km (245 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Prato

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Prato by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Trieste and Prato is around 376km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Trieste and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to Prato is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Trieste and Prato with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Trieste and Prato. Trains depart once daily 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 Trieste and Prato. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Venice Mestre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Trieste and Prato. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Prato. We recommend that you take the train to Prato Centrale. instead which will take 4h 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 Trieste and Prato. The distance is around 394km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Trieste to Prato

Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Prato

Transport options from Trieste to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Venezia Mestre + 1 similar
4h 25m
€42($42)
every 3 hours403km (251 miles)
Train4h 45m
€35($35)
once daily376km (234 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€31($31)
twice daily394km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€60($60)
on demand394km (245 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