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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Prato is to bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Prato is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Merano and Prato?

No, there is no direct bus from Merano to Prato. However, there are services departing from Meran and arriving at Prato via Bolzano South and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Merano to Prato?

The distance between Merano and Prato is 371 km. The road distance is 384.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Prato without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €30 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Merano to Prato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merano to Prato bus from?

Merano to Prato bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.

Train or bus from Merano to Prato?

The best way to get from Merano to Prato is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 8h.

Where does the Merano to Prato bus arrive?

Merano to Prato bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.

Can I drive from Merano to Prato?

Yes, the driving distance between Merano to Prato is 384 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Merano to Prato.

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

Book your Merano to Prato bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Prato?

There are 7853+ hotels available in Prato.

Merano to Prato - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Merano to Prato by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Re
5h 54m
€34–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Florencebus FlixBus 488
8h
€27–50
Drive 384.2 km
1. Drive from Merano to Pratocar 384.2 km
3h 38m
€61–88
Train via Terme Merano
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain 89
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain Re
6h 23m
€54–123

Merano to Prato by bus and train

113Weekly Services

5h 54mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 370.9 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Prato, Italy?

You can take a bus from Terme Merano to Prato Centrale via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano Bozen, and Bologna Centrale in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Florence 4 times a week. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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