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

The cheapest way to get from Garching to Prato is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Garching to Prato is to line 230 bus and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Garching and Prato?

No, there is no direct train from Garching to Prato. However, there are services departing from Garching and arriving at Prato Centrale via Marienplatz, Ostbahnhof and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Garching to Prato?

The distance between Garching and Prato is 549 km. The road distance is 625.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Garching to Prato without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Garching to Prato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Garching to Prato train from?

Garching to Prato train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ostbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Garching to Prato?

The best way to get from Garching to Prato is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Garching to Prato train arrive?

Garching to Prato train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Garching to Prato?

Yes, the driving distance between Garching to Prato is 626 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Garching to Prato.

Where can I stay near Prato?

There are 7884+ hotels available in Prato.

Garching to Prato - 6 ways to travel via train, line 230 bus, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Garching to Prato by bus, plane, train (Trenitalia), night train, train, or car

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

Line 230 bus, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Garching to Ismaning
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)MUC - FLR
4h 43m
€121–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to PratoN531
9h 53m
€41–99
Train
1. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bologna Centrale89
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato CentraleIc
9h 37m
€49–128
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Muenchen Ost to Bologna CentraleNj
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato CentraleIc
12h 47m
€66–293
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)MUC - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centrale
5h 39m
€108–319
Drive 625.7 km
1. Drive from Garching to Prato625.7 km
6h 28m
€98–142

Garching to Prato by subway and train

14Weekly Services

9h 37mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 548.7 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Garching, Germany and Prato, Italy?

You can take a subway from Garching to Prato Centrale via Marienplatz, Marienplatz, Ostbahnhof, and Bologna Centrale in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Prato once daily. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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