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Centro per l'Arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci
Prato's leading contemporary art museum, known for strong exhibitions, architecture, and a major role in Italy's modern art scene.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$27
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$32
Fastest journey on Sep 19
4 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 49 m
Buses on Sep 19
4
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Prato is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Prato will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
It's difficult to get from Venice to Prato without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Prato among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a flight costs an average of $398.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $398 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Prato:
A train is $14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Prato costing on average $42.
A train is $370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Prato costing on average $398.
Other travel options to Prato take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 2h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:54PM | Duration 5h09 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Italo | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:29PM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $387 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $394 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Prato buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Autobus TTPER B0403 | 8:40 AM Venice Mestre | 3h15 | 11:55 AM Prato Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 5h25 | 7:25 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 5h05 | 7:25 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 4h35 | 11:25 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 4h10 | 11:25 PM Prato, Piazzale Del Museo | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h00 | 12:10 AM Calenzano, Via Vittorio Emanuele (Hotel Delta Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Venice, Port | 2h50 | 12:10 AM Calenzano, Via Vittorio Emanuele (Hotel Delta Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) | 2h50 | 12:10 AM Calenzano, Via Vittorio Emanuele (Hotel Delta Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Venice to Prato run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 but you can travel from only $3 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Prato — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Prato trip today.
Prato's leading contemporary art museum, known for strong exhibitions, architecture, and a major role in Italy's modern art scene.
Textile museum in a restored mill, explaining the industry that shaped Prato through machinery, fabrics, and design displays.
Prato's main civic museum, rich in Tuscan painting and sculpture, housed in a striking historic palace on Piazza del Comune.
Prato's central square and social heart, ideal for orienting yourself among the cathedral, cafes, and historic streets.
Historic civic square lined with major buildings and often animated by local events, making it a practical and scenic stop.
Linear green space along the Bisenzio, appreciated for walks, jogging, and a more local side of Prato beyond the monuments.
Biscotti di Prato, also called cantucci, are twice-baked almond biscuits traditionally served with Vin Santo. They are Prato's signature sweet and a classic local gift.
Mortadella di Prato is a historic local cold cut seasoned with spices and alchermes. Its distinctive aroma makes it one of the city's best-known traditional foods.
Sedani alla pratese is pasta with a slow-cooked meat ragù, often enriched with tomato and local flavors. It is a beloved Sunday-style dish in Prato homes.
Historic pastry shop famous for original Biscotti di Prato. A must-visit for local sweets, gifts, and a classic taste of the city's culinary identity.
Well-known traditional Tuscan restaurant serving hearty local dishes in a warm, rustic setting. Good choice for classic Prato and regional cooking.
Refined restaurant with a strong reputation for elegant Tuscan cuisine and attentive service. Suitable for a more polished dining experience in Prato.
Moderate for Tuscany. Hotels and dining cost less than Florence, while local transit and coffee remain fairly affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% at restaurants if service was good, and round up taxi fares.
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Piazzale Del Museo, Prato -> Prato Centrale, Prato
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Prato by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prato, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice to Prato buses use the Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) to Prato, Piazzale Del Museo station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Prato bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) is 1 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover). ATMs are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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