How to travel from Ventimiglia to Prato, Italy

The distance between Ventimiglia and Prato is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ventimiglia 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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Florence (FLR).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated byITA Airways+ 8 others

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Genova Piazza della Vittoria and then to Prato.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Prato.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance377km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ventimiglia and Prato

There are several options for getting from Ventimiglia to Prato by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Ventimiglia and Prato is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (174 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Ventimiglia and Prato by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ventimiglia to Prato is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Ventimiglia and Prato, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ventimiglia and Prato. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ventimiglia 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 5h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ventimiglia and Prato. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Ventimiglia and Prato. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ventimiglia to Prato. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Genova Piazza della Vittoria. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

Lirosi Linee and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ventimiglia and Prato. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ventimiglia and Prato. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Florence (FLR) - via Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Ventimiglia to Prato. There is however a flight that goes via Rome (FCO). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ventimiglia to Prato typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Florence (FLR).

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 Ventimiglia and Prato. The distance is around 377km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ventimiglia to Prato is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ventimiglia and Prato

Transport options from Ventimiglia to Prato
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
€180($180)
hourly757km (470 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€210($210)
every 4 hours904km (562 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€28($28)
once daily361km (224 miles)
Bus
6h 60m
€25($25)
3 times a week416km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€69($69)
on demand377km (234 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