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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prato to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, while a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$4 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The journey is about 12m faster (25m by train vs 37m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($4 vs $6). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Prato to Florence by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Prato to Florence is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 184817:01 PM 0h14 Prato Centrale 7:15 PM Florence Rifredi $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Regionale 184817:01 PM 0h14 Prato Centrale 7:15 PM Florence Rifredi $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 5946:14 PM 0h11 Prato Centrale 6:25 PM Florence Rifredi $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Regionale 1848710:01 PM 0h14 Prato Centrale 10:15 PM Florence Rifredi $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 184976:01 PM 0h14 Prato Centrale 6:15 PM Florence Rifredi $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
Regionale 1882910:26 AM 0h16 Prato Centrale 10:42 AM Florence Rifredi $4 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus6:10 AM 0h15 Prato, Piazzale Del Museo 6:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 AM 0h15 Prato, Piazzale Del Museo 6:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:35 AM 0h15 Prato, Piazzale Del Museo 8:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 60 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prato and Florence as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prato Centrale and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
- Buses mostly depart from Prato, Piazzale Del Museo and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Florence by train.
- 60 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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