How to travel from Milan to Prato

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Compare train and bus for Milan to Prato

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Prato among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. 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 $27, while a bus costs an average of $30.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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$27

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$30

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3h 45m

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3h 15m

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4h 35m

Average total duration

4h 5m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Milan to Prato

How to get from Milan to Prato by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Milan to Prato is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale 17845
    3:20 PM4h27
    Milan Centrale
    7:47 PMPrato Centrale
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale 17845
    3:20 PM4h27
    Milan Centrale
    7:47 PMPrato Centrale
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9641+IntercityIntercity 597
    3:00 PM2h10
    Milan Centrale
    5:10 PMPrato Centrale
    $731One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2451 · Regionale 17815
    5:15 AM4h30
    Milan Centrale
    9:45 AMPrato Centrale
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale 17851
    5:20 PM4h30
    Milan Centrale
    9:50 PMPrato Centrale
    $301One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale 17835
    12:15 PM4h32
    Milan Centrale
    4:47 PMPrato Centrale
    $301One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 AM9h35
    Milano, Milan Linate Airport
    7:55 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 AM3h45
    Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
    12:35 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:55 AM4h40
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    12:35 PMPrato, Piazzale Del Museo
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Prato

Travel to Prato easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Prato.

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There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Prato including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Prato is a train with an average price of $31.

This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Prato:

A train is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Prato costing on average $51.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Prato is by train with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Prato take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 17m.

The distance from Milan to Prato is approximately 143 miles (231 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Prato is:
  • Around 68 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Prato as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Prato:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Prato Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Prato, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Prato by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus to go to Prato by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Prato with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Prato often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Bologna, Rome, Pisa, Lucca. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prato and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Prato to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Prato, a stay of 1-2 days is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Prato Cathedral, Emperor's Castle, and local art museums.

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