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 €30 - €70 and takes 10h.

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 30m and costs €120 - €320.

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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

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 7h 59m.

How far is it from Basel to Prato?

The distance between Basel and Prato is 649 km. The road distance is 629.2 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 7h 59m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m 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 7h 59m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Prato bus arrive?

Basel to Prato bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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 24m 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 Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Prato?

There are 7853+ 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, train, or plane

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 Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
7h 59m
€74–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Milanbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Pratobus 518 / ...
10h
€32–69
Drive 629.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pratocar 629.2 km
6h 24m
€108–156
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
5h 30m
€120–315
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Ic
9h 15m
€72–140
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
2. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
10h 35m
Fly Basel to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BSL - FLR
6h 25m
€104–257
Fly Basel to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BSL - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain
7h 26m
€69–252
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain
6h 31m
€115–310

Basel to Prato by train

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7h 59mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 649 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Prato via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h.

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