What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Prato?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Prato is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Prato?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Prato is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Prato?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Prato. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Prato via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Prato?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Prato. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Prato Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Basel to Prato?

The distance between Basel and Prato is 649 km. The road distance is 629 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Prato without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Prato without a car is to train via Firenze S.M.N. which takes 8h and costs €65 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Prato?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Basel to Prato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Prato bus from?

Basel to Prato bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Prato train from?

Basel to Prato train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Prato?

The best way to get from Basel to Prato is to train via Firenze S.M.N. which takes 8h and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 10h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Basel to Prato bus arrive?

Basel to Prato bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Prato train arrive?

Basel to Prato train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Prato?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Prato is 629 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Basel to Prato.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Prato?

Book your Basel to Prato train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Prato?

Book your Basel to Prato bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Prato?

There are 7868+ hotels available in Prato.

Basel to Prato - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Prato by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Firenze S.M.N.
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.Fr
8h
€69–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationN524 / ...
10h 50m
€56–78
Drive 629 km
1. Drive from Basel to Prato629 km
6h 22m
€108–156
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)BSL - FLR
6h 23m
€104–257
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Prato CentraleIc
9h 15m
€67–311
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarno
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novella
10h 43m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)ZRH - FLR
5h 29m
€100–303
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)BSL - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
7h 59m
€81–235
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
6h 29m
€112–281

Basel to Prato by train

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Distance: 649.1 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Prato, Italy?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Prato Centrale via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Firenze S.M.N. in around 8h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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