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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Prato is to bus which costs €35 - €120 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Prato is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Prato?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Prato. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Prato via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Prato?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Prato Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 16m.

How far is it from Messina to Prato?

The distance between Messina and Prato is 916 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Prato without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Messina to Prato, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Prato bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Messina to Prato train from?

Messina to Prato train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Prato bus arrive?

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

Where does the Messina to Prato train arrive?

Messina to Prato train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Prato Centrale station.

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

Book your Messina to Prato bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Prato?

There are 8262+ hotels available in Prato.

Messina to Prato - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Prato by ferry, train, bus, night train, car, car ferry, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
8h 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
13h 45m
€40–117
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Prato Centralenighttrain Ini
13h 16m
€85–170
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Pratocar
9h 11m
€142–222
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Villa San Giovanni to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain 8143
10h 33m
€113–283
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
5h 44m
€52–167
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Prato Centraletrain
6h 34m
€41–162
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane CTA - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze Rifreditrain
6h 54m
€61–200
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane REG - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze Rifreditrain
6h 30m
€66–226
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane PMO - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze Rifreditrain
8h 40m
€68–223

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) flights

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3h 3mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 916.5 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Prato, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Prato Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €85–170 and the journey takes 13h 16m.

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